DeVonte Yazzie
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Dependable and Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Mustang River Grills
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Cart Associate
Walmart
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Cleared parking lot of litter and foreign debris.
- Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
- Collected carts left in parking areas and returned to retail stores.
- Periodically disinfected carts preventing spread of disease.
- Removed broken and unserviceable carts from inventory for repair.
- Offered carts to patrons.
- Assisted co-workers in restocking and conducting inventory of store.
- Shut down facility daily by turning off lights, storing equipment and locking doors.
- Cleaned carts and repaired broken or damaged parts.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Education
Degree in Culinary Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Arizona Culinary Institute
10585 N. 114th St. Scottsdale, AZ 8525912.2023
High School Diploma -
Flagstaff High School
400 W. Elm Ave.05.2022
Skills
- Vendor Liaising
- Cutting Techniques
- Food Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Sauce Preparation
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Team Oriented
- Team Coordination
- Knife Skills
- Time Management
- Back of House Operations
- Head Chef Collaboration
- Food Safety Standards
- Effective Prioritization
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Mustang River Grills
08.2023 - Current
Cart Associate
Walmart
02.2020 - 04.2023
Degree in Culinary Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Arizona Culinary Institute
High School Diploma -
Flagstaff High School