Djuan Housley
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic Cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Burger King
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook
Hooters
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Grass Mower
Lawn Care Business
06.2011 - 07.2017
- Mowed lawns of residential properties on weekly basis to maintain grass length.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Removed rocks and other items from lawn for mower safety and clean appearance.
- Removed grass clippings and leaves from property using blower.
- Emptied and cleaned grass catcher and mulching bags to discard grass cuttings.
- Greeted property owners and other individuals on property to maintain friendliness.
- Adjusted mower height and speed settings to accommodate different types of terrain.
- Edged sidewalks, driveways, and landscape features using line trimmer.
- Loaded and unloaded mowing equipment at customer locations.
- Obtained feedback from customers to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with clients to secure repeat jobs.
- Applied fertilizer and herbicides to combat pest infestations.
Cook
Wendys
10.2006 - 03.2009
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
Cook
Mcdonalds
05.2000 - 02.2005
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Education
No Degree -
Fairfield Highschool
Fairfield, OhSkills
- Supply Restocking
- Cooking
- Sanitation
- Food Handling
- Order Verification
- Food Presentation
- Frying
- Surface Cleaning
- Contamination Prevention
- Beautiful Presentation of Food
- Strong Attention to Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Performance Improvement
- Food preparation
- Grilling expertise
Timeline
Cook
Burger King
02.2020 - 10.2022
Cook
Hooters
03.2015 - 08.2017
Grass Mower
Lawn Care Business
06.2011 - 07.2017
Cook
Wendys
10.2006 - 03.2009
Cook
Mcdonalds
05.2000 - 02.2005
No Degree -
Fairfield Highschool