Hi, I’m
Lanaisha Dameron
Midlothian ,VA
Summary
Adept at time management and demonstrating exceptional leadership, I significantly enhanced kitchen operations and customer satisfaction at Erickson Senior Living. With a knack for prioritizing and organizing, I streamlined processes, ensuring high-quality food preparation and fostering team coordination. My proactive approach led to a noticeable increase in repeat business, underlining my commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Erickson Senior Living
Line Cook
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing resident satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Quality Life Services
Direct Support Professional
04.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
VA ABC Store
Sales Associate
12.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club
Lead Line Cook
08.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Haynesville Correctional Center
Kitchen Supervisor
04.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Maintained high sanitation standards through routine cleaning protocols and adherence to health regulations.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Reviewed employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
Compass Entertainment Complex
Line Cook Supervisor
09.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, reducing order errors and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Overhauled kitchen organization system, increasing workspace functionality and expediting meal preparation times.
- Mentored junior cooks for improved cooking techniques, resulting in higher quality dishes and increased customer satisfaction.
Tiki Bar & Grill
Kitchen Assistant Manager
06.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Optimized employee scheduling based on anticipated business levels to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through ensuring consistent food quality and presentation.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing kitchen operations.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club
Line Cook
10.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
Lancaster High School , Lancaster, VA
High School Diploma
06.2018
Northern Neck Technical Center , Warsaw, VA
Culinary Arts from Culinary Arts
06.2018
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Knife skills
- Kitchen station setup
- Workload management
- Punctual and honest
- Leadership and decision making
- Prioritization and organization
Timeline
Line Cook
Erickson Senior Living
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Quality Life Services
04.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Associate
VA ABC Store
12.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Line Cook
Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club
08.2022 - 04.2023
Kitchen Supervisor
Haynesville Correctional Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
Line Cook Supervisor
Compass Entertainment Complex
09.2020 - 11.2021
Kitchen Assistant Manager
Tiki Bar & Grill
06.2019 - 09.2020
Line Cook
Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club
10.2017 - 08.2018
Lancaster High School
High School Diploma
Northern Neck Technical Center
Culinary Arts from Culinary Arts
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