Deyanna Currier
Ben Lomond
Summary
A culinary professional with deep commitment to high standards and delivering quality results. Leveraging years of experience in kitchen management to foster collaborative and efficient team environment. Known for adaptability and reliability, with strong emphasis on culinary creativity and leadership.
Experienced with food preparation and customer service. Utilizes teamwork and communication to enhance dining experience. Track record of maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Land of Medicine Buddha
11.2024 - Current
- Prepare health-conscious meals for retreats and staff
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks
- Preparing fresh and organic produce for each meal
- Maintaining a vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian menu
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure timely food preparation and high-quality presentation.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Designed innovative dishes that aligned with holistic wellness principles of the organization.
Sous Chef
CP Fine Catering
09.2023 - Current
- Worked at events such as weddings, ceremonies, company events, and private parties
- Prepared ingredients
- Prepared plated dinners and appetizers
- Helped maintain a fully stocked buffet
- Implemented food safety standards, maintaining compliance with health regulations to ensure safe dining experiences.
- Conducted regular quality control checks, guaranteeing consistency in food preparation and presentation across all events.
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks while simultaneously overseeing multiple catering events with varying requirements.
Line Cook
Pacifica Hotels
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes according to standard recipes and presentation specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall efficiency during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in ordering supplies to maintain consistent kitchen operations.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Caregiver
Harbor Supported Living Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Administer medication
- Prep meals
- De-escalate situations and behavior
- Provide caregiving services such as organization, cleaning, and time management
- Help with personal hygiene such as bathing, using the bathroom, and dressing
Barista/Cashier
Ensemble Hospitality
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Work espresso bar to make artisanal drinks along with latte art
- Worked on a POS system
- Help guests with information and directions
- Restock and Maintain a clean and organized work space
- Trained by VERVE coffee
- Handled cash drawer
- Closed and opened full espresso bar and coffee cart
- Restock and take inventory of retail and workspace materials
Food Service Worker
SANTA CRUZ SEASIDE CO
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Made boba drinks and teas
- Took orders and expedited
- Closed and Opened
- Prepped food/produce
- Made açaí bowls
- Made sweet/savory crepes
- Worked dish pit
Server and Hostess
Dharma's Restaurant
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Make coffee, lattes, and tea
- Serve food
- Bus tables indoor and outdoor
- Prep food
- Make smoothies and milkshakes
- Be a hostess
- Take orders and serve food
- Clean work area and stations
- Customer communication and service
Juice Barista
Clean Juice
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Wash dishes, and organize dishes for efficient cleaning and serving
- Trained in using POS systems
- Serve customers during breakfast, lunch, or dinner shifts
- Organize kitchen cleanup and conduct inventory
- Handle cash and credit transactions with total accuracy.
- Serve customers, with a focus on following up to ensure a great customer experience and repeat business.
- Demonstrated deep product knowledge when discussing menu options and making recommendations to customers.
- Prioritized time management to maximize customer satisfaction and revenue generation.
- Served food and drink orders quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a clean work area and other daily shift duties.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and multitasking abilities.
Food Service Worker
Santa Cruz seaside company
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Assisted with food service by working closely with servers to move food out quickly.
- Minimized spoilage risks by always storing ingredients properly.
- Kept kitchen organized by cleaning up waste and leftover foods.
- Mixed ingredients and prepared special dressings and sauces for cooks.
Education
High school diploma -
Oasis Alternative School
Santa Cruz, CA05.2023
Skills
- Protected customers with safe food handling and careful cleaning
- Avoided waste through consistent stock rotation and correct portioning
- Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris
- Completed events and ran food work with little to no oversight
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects
- Served customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs
- Delivered exceptional guest relations by welcoming visitors warmly and offering immediate assistance
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies
- Banquet Experience as busser, server, coordinator, and sous chef
- POS and cashier trained
- Barista and espresso bar trained
- Venue management
- Restaurant Experience
- Upselling
- Retail sales expertise
- Culinary experience
- Kitchen and team management
- Hospitality and customer service training
- Recipe and menu creation
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- IHSS certification December
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Line Cook
Pacifica Hotels
01.2025 - 04.2025
Head Chef
Land of Medicine Buddha
11.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
CP Fine Catering
09.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Harbor Supported Living Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
Barista/Cashier
Ensemble Hospitality
06.2022 - 06.2023
Server and Hostess
Dharma's Restaurant
08.2021 - 11.2021
Food Service Worker
SANTA CRUZ SEASIDE CO
05.2021 - 05.2022
Juice Barista
Clean Juice
06.2020 - 10.2020
Food Service Worker
Santa Cruz seaside company
11.2018 - 10.2019
High school diploma -
Oasis Alternative School
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