Donielle Branch
Washington,DC
Summary
Energetic individual with background in fast food and counter service, skilled in efficient order handling and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to maintain high cleanliness standards and manage inventory effectively, ensuring smooth operation of fast-paced environments. Known for strong communication skills and capability to work well under pressure, contributing positively to team dynamics and customer experience. Improved workflow through innovative organization methods, enhancing overall service speed and quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cafe Worker
DC Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
04.2025 - Current
- Managed cash register operations efficiently and accurately.
- Brewed and served coffee and tea with preferred add-ins.
- Prepared food orders, such as sandwiches, salads, and beverages.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean working environment by sweeping floors, removing trash from bins, washing dishes.
Food Production Worker
DC Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
04.2025 - Current
- making food by recipe
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
Culinary Student
DC Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
02.2025 - Current
- Prepping food using knowledge of range of knife cuts.
- Fabrication of fresh fish and whole chicken.
- Mis en place according to recipes.
- Freshly prepared cooked meats according to time temperature.
- Kept kitchen properly cleaned and maintained and all items put away after use.
Porter
DC Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
02.2025 - Current
- Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and updated as needed based on demand.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies used throughout the facility.
Prep Cook
Grabbagreen
Greensboro, NC
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Greeting Customers
- Prepping food and fruit
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
Team Member
Jersey Mike's Subs
Greensboro, NC
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
- Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Patterson High School
Baltimore, MD06-2008
Skills
- Cash register operation
- Beverage preparation
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Sanitation practices
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Food handling and sanitization
- Cooking procedures
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Time management
- Temperature control
- Kitchen sanitation
- Portion control
- Recipe preparation
- Kitchen organization
Certification
- servsafe
- cpr
- allertrain
- forklift certificate
Timeline
Cafe Worker
DC Central Kitchen
04.2025 - Current
Food Production Worker
DC Central Kitchen
04.2025 - Current
Culinary Student
DC Central Kitchen
02.2025 - Current
Porter
DC Central Kitchen
02.2025 - Current
Team Member
Jersey Mike's Subs
05.2018 - 05.2019
Prep Cook
Grabbagreen
02.2018 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Patterson High School
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