Drayvyn Dijos
Centralia,WA
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Tiki Tap House, excelling in high-pressure environments. Expert in food handling and kitchen organization, I consistently enhanced customer satisfaction through visually appealing dishes. Strong multitasking abilities and effective communication fostered teamwork, while implementing portion control reduced food waste significantly.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Tiki Tap House
11.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Education
Centralia High School
Centralia, WA06.2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Supply restocking
Timeline
Cook
Tiki Tap House
11.2020 - Current
Centralia High School
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