Dominique Dobson
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
I’m
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Panda Express
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Package Handler
UPS
11.2024 - Current
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Stored and secured packages in designated areas to prevent damage and theft.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Communicated with supervisors about delays or other issues with shipments.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
Crew Member
McDonald's
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
Education
Highschool Graduate -
Ritenour Highschool
Saint Ann, MO05.2024
Skills
- Restaurant operations
- Safety and health guidelines
- Knife skills
- Kitchen staff management
- Training and mentoring
- Staff training
- Food safety
- Meal preparation
- Operations management
- Cooking
- Kitchen workflow management
- Dish preparation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Meal scheduling
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Package Handler
UPS
11.2024 - Current
Crew Member
McDonald's
05.2022 - 05.2023
Head Cook
Panda Express
Highschool Graduate -
Ritenour Highschool
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