DICODA HARDING
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Culinary professional skilled in preparing hot and cold dishes for catered events while ensuring quality and presentation. Maintained strict food safety standards in all aspects of preparation and service. Collaborated with chefs and servers to optimize kitchen workflow during high-pressure events, enhancing overall meal service.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Aide
Charles E Smith Life communities
Rockville, MD
09.2005 - Current
- Facilitated resident mobility and exercise activities with therapists in a senior living community.
- Aided therapists with resident mobility tasks to enhance patient support in a senior living community.
- Organized rehabilitation equipment and treatment areas for daily therapy sessions to ensure readiness.
Cook
Simply Fresh Events
Rockville, MD
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Cooked hot and cold dishes for catered events with consistent timing and quality.
- Plated meals with careful presentation for weddings, corporate functions, and private events.
- Handled food safety standards during storage, prep, cooking, and service.
- Worked with chefs and servers to coordinate a smooth event kitchen workflow.
- Worked with chefs and servers to coordinate a smooth event kitchen workflow.
Line Cook
Addies Restaurant
Potomac, MD
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Cooked menu items to order following Addies Restaurant recipes and plating standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy period.
- Operated grill station during peak hours to ensure timely cooking of menu items., sauté, and fryer stations during busy Restaurant shifts.
- Organized mise en place for Addies Restaurant line before service rushes.
- Prepped ingredients for Addies Restaurant kitchen service using safe knife techniques.
- Prepared various menu items concurrently during high-demand service times to fulfill customer requests efficiently. simultaneously during busy periods.
- Restocked station supplies and cleaned work areas throughout Addies Restaurant service.
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff to complete Addies Restaurant orders.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Education
N/A - Culinary
L'Acadame De Cuisine
07.2017 - 09.2026
Northwestern High School
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Food safety
- Culinary arts
- Menu preparation
- Knife skills
- Station management
- Team communication
Timeline
Cook
Simply Fresh Events
05.2021 - 09.2023
Line Cook
Addies Restaurant
01.2018 - 09.2020
N/A - Culinary
L'Acadame De Cuisine
07.2017 - 09.2026
Rehabilitation Aide
Charles E Smith Life communities
09.2005 - Current
Northwestern High School