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DONAT WAYNE BROWN

Montego Bay,Jamaica

Summary

Professional culinary expert with strong skills in high-pressure kitchen environments. Proven ability to prepare diverse dishes while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. Solid track record of collaborating effectively with team members and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, culinary creativity, and strong focus on achieving outstanding results.

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.

Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Stratton Mountain Resort
11.2024 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Line Cook

Bar Harbor Inn & Spa
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Line Cook

Bar Harbor Inn & Spa
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Line Cook

Bar Harbor Inn & Spa
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Line Cook

Fish House Grille
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Line Cook

Stowe Mountain Resort
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Cook

Holiday Inn Regency
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Cook

Toby's Resorts
01.2001 - 01.2016
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Cook/Cashier

Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Cook A

Ibero Start Resort & Spa
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Cook

Island House Hotel
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Cook

Mango Walk Resort and Villas
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

01.1976 - 01.1982

Education

Anchovy Secondary School

Anchovy Primary School

School Certificate (SSC) - Food Preparation Level 2

Heart Trust National Training Agency & College

Skills

  • Time management
  • Cooking
  • Customer assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Highly motivated
  • Patience and empathy
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Grilling
  • Food safety
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Performance improvement
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Knife skills
  • Kitchen station setup

Timeline

Line Cook

Stratton Mountain Resort
11.2024 - Current

Line Cook

Bar Harbor Inn & Spa
04.2024 - 11.2024

Line Cook

Bar Harbor Inn & Spa
04.2023 - 11.2023

Line Cook

Bar Harbor Inn & Spa
04.2022 - 11.2022

Line Cook

Fish House Grille
06.2018 - 01.2019

Line Cook

Stowe Mountain Resort
01.2016 - 01.2018

Cook

Holiday Inn Regency
01.2015 - 01.2016

Cook/Cashier

Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort
01.2014 - 01.2015

Cook A

Ibero Start Resort & Spa
01.2013 - 01.2014

Cook

Island House Hotel
01.2006 - 01.2008

Cook

Mango Walk Resort and Villas
01.2006 - 01.2007

Cook

Toby's Resorts
01.2001 - 01.2016

01.1998 - 01.2002

01.1976 - 01.1982

Anchovy Primary School

Anchovy Secondary School

School Certificate (SSC) - Food Preparation Level 2

Heart Trust National Training Agency & College

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