Da'Naysha Fofana
Williamsburg,Va
Summary
To work with an organization that will provide great chances of applying best management skills and culinary practices through challenging assignments and will help me in advancing career to higher level Summary of Qualifications: Excellent sense of taste and smell and ability to test quality of all kind of food Great ability of encouraging and maintaining coordination within a team Extra ordinary innovation in arrangement and presentation of dishes with optimal quantity of food Very fluent at communication and computer handling Adaptable and enterprising Dietary Manager with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Potomac Job Corp
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepare lunch and dinner, wash dishes and help serve and make sure the station is cleaned
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Dietary Manager
Healthcare Services Group
01.2020 - Current
- Prepare meal trays for residents following diet meal plans .
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality and personal preferences.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Cook
Entertainment Cruise Ship, Spirit Of, Spirit Of Norfolk
, Washington
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Cook's Assistant
Norwegian Cruise Lines
HAWAII, HONOLULU
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials for 1,050 crew members
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Adapted menus to changing seasons and supply inventories to decrease food waste
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
Manager of Girls
King’s Fork High School
, Virginia
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Manage 15 Girls on Varsity Team
- Wash and Fold Clothes for Team
- Take out Balls
- Record Basketball Games (Electronically) 23 Games a Year
- Certifications:
- SerVSafe 2016
- OPAC 2016
- Microsoft Words
Cook
Childcare Network
04.2022 - Current
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines
- Help teachers in classrooms & do bus runs
- Serving Approximately 50 children
Cashier
McDonald's
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Retail Sales Associate
Rainbow Shops
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Cook
AMF Bowling
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
No Degree - Merchant Seamen
Paul Hall Center
Piney Point, MDNo Degree - Merchant Seamen
Paul Hall Center
Piney Point, MDCERTIFICATION - Culinary Arts
POTOMAC JOB CORPS
Washington, DC10.2017
High School Diploma -
King’s Fork High School
Suffolk, VA06.2016
Skills
- Salad Creation
- Dishwasher Operation
- Kitchen Station Cleanliness
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Salad Bar and Buffet Maintenance
- Kitchen Preparation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Temperature Monitoring
- Food Portioning and Packaging
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Kitchen Staff Support
- Dietary Restrictions
- Food Tray Delivery
Certification
- SerVSafe 2022
- MMC
- TWIC
- Challenging Behavior in Children Online Course
- Abuse & Awareness
Timeline
Cook
Childcare Network
04.2022 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Rainbow Shops
05.2021 - 09.2021
Cashier
McDonald's
09.2020 - 01.2022
Dietary Manager
Healthcare Services Group
01.2020 - Current
Cook
AMF Bowling
03.2019 - 06.2021
Cook's Assistant
Norwegian Cruise Lines
11.2017 - 07.2018
Kitchen Assistant
Potomac Job Corp
01.2016 - 01.2017
Cook
Entertainment Cruise Ship, Spirit Of, Spirit Of Norfolk
01.2016 - 10.2018
Manager of Girls
King’s Fork High School
01.2012 - 01.2016
No Degree - Merchant Seamen
Paul Hall Center
No Degree - Merchant Seamen
Paul Hall Center
CERTIFICATION - Culinary Arts
POTOMAC JOB CORPS
High School Diploma -
King’s Fork High School
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