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Nikia Graham

Cook
District Of Columbia,DC
Nikia Graham

Summary

Dynamic food service professional with a proven track record at DC Central Kitchen, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Adept at streamlining kitchen operations and enhancing team efficiency. Skilled in grilling and inventory control, I bring strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Experienced Food Service Worker knowledgeable about batch cooking, food safety and nutrition. Strong track record of reliability, accuracy and efficiency in all tasks. Maintains superior performance in both individual and team-focused duties.

Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.

Work History

DCcentralkitchen

Food Service Worker/Cook/School Foods
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.

Sodexo/Longworth House Cafe

Kitchen Team Member/Jamba Juice
01.2022 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

Tastemakers

Kitchen Porter
02.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or [Type] items used often by kitchen staff.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.

Education

Project Empowerment
Washington DC

Certificate of Completion from Professional Development
04-2021

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: [Subject] & [Subject]
  • Professional Development: [Subject]

Skills

  • Work station setup
  • Order review
  • Grilling
  • Food assembly
  • ServSafe
  • Work station sanitation
  • Knife use
  • Inventory control
  • Food safety

Certification

Serve Safe

Food Handlers License

DCcentral kitchen/ Certificate of Culinary completion

Timeline

Food Service Worker/Cook/School Foods

DCcentralkitchen
08.2023 - Current

Kitchen Team Member/Jamba Juice

Sodexo/Longworth House Cafe
01.2022 - 07.2022

Kitchen Porter

Tastemakers
02.2021 - 12.2021

Project Empowerment

Certificate of Completion from Professional Development

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