Dominique Higgs
Covington
Summary
Experienced Food Service Worker with over 10 years in baking, food and kitchen preparations. Expertise in inventory control, recipe testing, and sanitation compliance. Committed to maintaining cleanliness and efficiency, contributing to enhanced team performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Bon Appétit
Atlanta
08.2024 - Current
- Baked fresh cookies, cakes, scones, bread, and pastries to meet customer demand
- Evaluated and refined recipes to enhance flavor and consistency
- Platter and packaging of baked goods. daily
- Packaging of grab and go goods
- Inventory of coolers and freezers
Cook/Prep
Recess
Atlanta
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Cutting, prepping and cooking of fresh daily produce and proteins
- Marinated chicken to enhance flavor for daily menu offerings
- Prepared and cooked rice and grains for timely service during meal periods
- Making of dressings and marinades
- Prepping, preparing, packaging and shipping of food for catering events in store
- Setting up front lines for service
- Ordering and putting away inventory daily
- Inventory of all supplies including dry storage, daily cooler and plastic
- Tested and adjusted recipes to elevate taste and meet customer preferences
Prep Cook
Upbeet
Atlanta
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared proteins, vegetables, and salad mix for timely service
- Marinated chicken to enhance flavor and ensure readiness for service
- Organized inventory to streamline access and maintain storage efficiency
Cook
Snooze an AM Eatery
Atlanta
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared and cooked proteins to meet menu specifications and customer satisfaction
- Prepared and cooked sauces and gravies to enhance flavor profiles in dishes
- Cut fresh produce daily to ensure quality and freshness for meal preparations
- Organized and labeled inventory items on shelves
Line Cook
Zoës Kitchen
Atlanta
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Cooked proteins and sides, adhering to recipes and presentation standards for optimal dish quality
- Cut proteins and vegetables for meal preparation, maintaining consistency and quality in ingredient preparation
- Prepared sauces for various dishes
- Assembled lunch, sandwiches, salads, soups, and dinner for service, ensuring timely delivery for customer satisfaction
Produce Associate
Publix
Atlanta
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed stocking and restocking of produce and equipment to maintain optimal inventory levels and availability.
- Prepared fresh fruit and vegetables daily through cutting, packaging, and chopping to ensure quality offerings.
- Assembled fresh ingredients to create salads and parfaits in a fast-paced kitchen, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Prep Cook
Delaware North
Atlanta
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Prepared food items daily following standardized recipes to maintain quality and consistency.
- Cut and sliced produce and meats to ensure timely meal preparation in commercial kitchen.
- Assembled sandwiches, salads, and parfaits to meet customer orders in high-volume kitchen.
Food Processor
Club Chef
Conley
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated food processing equipment for efficient ingredient preparation.
- Monitored quality control to ensure product consistency and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows.
- Packaged organic produce efficiently on fast-paced conveyor belt to ensure timely delivery.
Food Handler
Gate Gourmet
Atlanta
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Prepared and assembled meals according to safety and quality standards.
- Prepared and packaged food items for airplane cargo, maintaining quality and safety for transport.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Utility/ Prep Cook
Concessions International
Atlanta
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Prepared and packed sandwiches, salads, and wraps for transport to airport
- Sliced protein and vegetables for cooking and serving
- Washed utensils and equipment to ensure readiness for food preparation
- Scrubbed floors and walls to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Cleared waste bins in facility to ensure a hygienic environment
- Maintaining a clean working environment by sweeping and keeping trash from overflowing
- Sweeping and trash pick-up around the outside perimeter
Night Maintenance/ Dish Washer
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Morrow
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Washed and sanitized plates, bowls, silverware, utensils, and pans to uphold health and safety standards.
- Cleaning tables, countertops and chairs
- Scrubbed and deck-scrubbed floors and walls to maintain cleanliness and a welcoming environment.
- Sweeping and mopping the restroom and dining room area
- Restocked restroom supplies including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap dispensers to ensure availability and hygiene.
- Cleaning mirrors, toilet and sinks in the store
- Removed garbage from designated areas to maintain cleanliness.
Janitorial
M & S Enterprize
Marietta
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Cleaning tables, classrooms, bathrooms, windows and floors
- Cleaning bathroom facilities
- Vacuumed and mopped lobby area and hallways to maintain cleanliness and safety
- Restocked cleaning supplies to ensure readiness for daily tasks
- Restocked toilet paper and paper towels in restroom facilities to ensure availability for users
Education
High School -
Benjamin Banneker High School
College Park, GA05.2010
Skills
- Baking
- Pastry preparation
- Bread making
- Baking techniques
- Chocolate tempering
- Food Service creation
- Recipe interpretation
- Recipe enhancements
- Scaling recipes
- Holiday baking
- Food Preparation
- Meal planning
- Menu planning
- Food safety standards
- Oven operation
- Kitchen Experience
- Baking
- Time management
- Quality control
- Detail-oriented
- Problem solving
- Scaling recipes
- Pastry preparation
- Bread making
- Vegan baking
Timeline
Baker
Bon Appétit
08.2024 - Current
Cook/Prep
Recess
10.2022 - 07.2024
Prep Cook
Upbeet
05.2021 - 10.2022
Cook
Snooze an AM Eatery
02.2021 - 05.2021
Line Cook
Zoës Kitchen
01.2020 - 08.2020
Produce Associate
Publix
06.2018 - 01.2020
Prep Cook
Delaware North
05.2018 - 06.2018
Food Processor
Club Chef
07.2016 - 02.2018
Food Handler
Gate Gourmet
08.2015 - 07.2016
Utility/ Prep Cook
Concessions International
06.2013 - 08.2015
Night Maintenance/ Dish Washer
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
07.2012 - 06.2013
Janitorial
M & S Enterprize
08.2010 - 03.2012
High School -
Benjamin Banneker High School