Mukuana Daffney Salomon
Worcester,MA
Summary
Motivated individual with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/Sous Chef
Snap Chef Staffing Agency
Worcester, MA
09.2025 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Seasonal Summer Line Cook
Cuvee Restaurant, Noble House LLC
Chatham, MA
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
Line Cook
Horseshoe Bay Resort and Spa
Horseshoe Bay, Texas
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies, produce, meat and workstations. Utilizing high accuracy in creating identical dishes with attentions to detail and quality to ensure customer satisfaction.
Pastry Intern
Deans Italian Steakhouse- JW Marriott
Austin, Tx
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Responsible for preparing and baking various goods such as bread, pie, bread pudding, tiramisu and additional special dessert per request
Entry Level Cook
Miraval Resort and Spa
Austin, Tx
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Perform various food bulk preparation for 200 + employees
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and improve service efficiency.
Medical Secretary
Umass Memorial Medical School
Worcester
09.2014 - 03.2020
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems for streamlined access.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding office policies and procedures, enhancing patient experience.
- Assisted in billing procedures, verifying insurance information to facilitate timely reimbursements.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Pastry And Baking Arts; Culinary Arts
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin, Tx06-2024
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, Ma08-2021
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Basic Knife Skills
- Food Service/ Handling
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Ingredient inspection
- Food presentation
Certification
- NRA Manage First Nutrition
- State Food Safety Manager
- TABC Certification
Awards
- 2024, Wine and Food Foundation Scholarship recipient
- 2024, Les Dames d'Escoffier Scholarship Recipient
- 2021, Passion Scholarship
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Line Cook/Sous Chef
Snap Chef Staffing Agency
09.2025 - Current
Seasonal Summer Line Cook
Cuvee Restaurant, Noble House LLC
06.2025 - 09.2025
Line Cook
Horseshoe Bay Resort and Spa
07.2024 - 05.2025
Pastry Intern
Deans Italian Steakhouse- JW Marriott
02.2024 - 06.2024
Entry Level Cook
Miraval Resort and Spa
10.2022 - 02.2024
Medical Secretary
Umass Memorial Medical School
09.2014 - 03.2020
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Quinsigamond Community College
Associates of Applied Science - Pastry And Baking Arts; Culinary Arts
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts