Donnie Douglas
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Bo Jangles, excelling in food preparation and safety. Proven ability to operate grills and manage inventory while fostering team collaboration. Recognized for maintaining high sanitation standards and effectively multitasking in fast-paced environments, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for customers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Bo Jangles
Elizabeth, NC
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Dishwasher
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Roanoke Rapids, NC
04.2009 - 08.2013
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Sorted clean dishes in appropriate storage areas for easy and accessible use.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.
- Transported clean dishes and supplies from kitchen to front of house staff for opening shift.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Operated commercial dishwashing machines efficiently.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Handled glassware, crystal, and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
Education
GED -
Northampton County High School
Gaston, NC05-1996
Skills
- Food preparation
- Grill operation
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Sanitation practices
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen organization
- Cleaning and organization
- Grilling Skills
- Multitasking
- Grill and broiler operation
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Surface cleaning
- Kitchen equipment use
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Cook
Bo Jangles
03.2019 - 07.2023
Dishwasher
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
04.2009 - 08.2013
GED -
Northampton County High School