Dominique Griffin
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Dedicated food service professional skilled in food preparation and customer engagement. Known for maintaining high safety standards and fostering a collaborative environment, contributing to exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparer
Steak N Shake
Lakeland, Florida
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for various dishes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and sanitation regulations daily.
- Prepared, assembled and set-up food items safely, efficiently and according to public health standards, standard recipes and customer specifications.
- Determined amounts and sizes of food portions to be served or packaged.
- Kept records of the quantities of food used for inventory purposes.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
Mixer Operator
Publix Super Markets Inc
Lakeland, FL
03.2005 - Current
- Operated mixing equipment for various food products in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored ingredient quality and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient production workflows.
- Followed precise recipes and adjusted ingredient ratios as needed.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on mixing machinery to prevent downtime.
- Documented production logs and ingredient inventory accurately each shift.
- Trained new employees on proper mixing techniques and safety protocols.
- Inspected equipment for safety hazards prior to use.
- Adjusted valves, pumps, and motors to regulate temperature, pressure, consistency, and other factors in production process.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Adhered to packaging instructions such as meeting weight, label requirement and formula integrity targets.
Daycare Assistant
Whole Child Christian Academy
Lakeland, Florida
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Organized learning materials and classroom supplies for effective lessons.
- Supervised children during playtime, ensuring safety and positive interactions.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for optimal learning experiences.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through guided play and interaction.
- Collaborated with staff to create a nurturing, Christian-centered atmosphere for all students.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Motivated children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time.
- Administered basic first aid when necessary while notifying parents or guardians immediately.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Assisted teachers during transitions between activities ensuring smooth transitions without disruption or confusion.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's learning objectives.
Elderly Sever
Azalea Senior Living
Lakeland, FL
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided exceptional dining service to residents and guests in a senior living community.
- Assisted in menu planning to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences of residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas for a pleasant environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery for all residents.
- Facilitated communication between residents and kitchen staff regarding special requests.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Jenkins High School
Lakeland, FL05-2005
Skills
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Ingredient inspection
- Recipe preparation
- Ingredient selection
- Portion control
- Baking techniques
- Inventory management
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Food Preparer
Steak N Shake
10.2025 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Whole Child Christian Academy
06.2023 - 10.2025
Elderly Sever
Azalea Senior Living
06.2016 - 08.2017
Mixer Operator
Publix Super Markets Inc
03.2005 - Current
High School Diploma -
George Jenkins High School