DEVONTE .K BASTIAN
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Dedicated Cook and Assistant Manager with expertise in customer service, food handling, and maintaining a clean workspace. Goal focused multitasker and a hands on strong laborer. Proven ability to solve problems and maintain safety standards. Reliable and driven individual with proven success in managing establishment and collaborating with team members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Assistant Manager
Colonial Quarters
14 S Castillo Dr, St Augustine, FL 32084
05.2018 - Current
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Communicate closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards in all kitchen operations.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes for efficiency.
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
- Maintain professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Monitor inventory levels, assisting in ordering supplies to maintain stock availability.
Laborer
Gary's Affordable Homes Maintenance
St Augustine
01.2017 - Current
- Operated power tools and equipment for maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in residential repairs, ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
- Managed job site cleanliness and organization, enhancing safety standards and productivity.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Construction/Helper
Flagler College
St Augustine FL
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Assisted in site preparation and material handling for construction projects.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment to complete tasks effectively.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity.
Crew Member/ Cook
Chick Fil-A
St Augustine
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepared menu items according to established recipes.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain kitchen efficiency.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to meet production demands.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members during workflow hours..
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment for food safety and quality.
- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pedro Menendez High School
St Augustine 06-2018
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Painting
- Team collaboration
- Cooking
- Labor management
- Multitasking and organization
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Attention to detail
- Calm demeanor
- Focused and disciplined
- Performance improvement
Timeline
Cook/Assistant Manager
Colonial Quarters
05.2018 - Current
Construction/Helper
Flagler College
07.2017 - 11.2019
Laborer
Gary's Affordable Homes Maintenance
01.2017 - Current
Crew Member/ Cook
Chick Fil-A
03.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Pedro Menendez High School