Dina Francois
1012 Park Hill Dr, West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Proactive Chef with extensive experience overseeing grill, stove, and oven operations, ensuring food safety, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Successfully managed kitchen processes, table turnover, and team dynamics to enhance dining experiences. Skilled in meal preparation, ingredient knowledge, and kitchen management, offering a strong foundation in food quality and presentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Idgie's Restaurant
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Waitress Supervisor
Eclips INN
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed table turnover rate effectively allowing for more guests served per shift.
- Ensured timely delivery of food orders by closely monitoring kitchen processes and collaborating with chefs to resolve any issues efficiently.
- Fostered a positive working environment by addressing employee conflicts promptly and fairly, promoting open communication between team members.
- Increased overall dining experience by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant.
Education
EPHATA COOKING SCHOOL
14 Ruelle Verna, Delmas 17, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.07-2019
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Kitchen Management
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Idgie's Restaurant
08.2020 - 07.2024
Waitress Supervisor
Eclips INN
02.2018 - 04.2020
EPHATA COOKING SCHOOL
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