Pape Drame
The Bronx
Summary
Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Developed unique recipes and plate presentations, demonstrating creativity and understanding of flavor profiles. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and reduction of waste at previous workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing/Sales Associate
Ignite Global
Atlanta
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
Cook/Grill Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Bronx
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
Cook/Shake Maker
Steak N Shake
Chicago
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Followed safety protocols while operating blenders, mixers and other kitchen equipment.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
BCC
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Sales strategy
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Product knowledge
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Food safety
- Flexible schedule
- Food plating
- Food preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food plating and presentation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Surface cleaning
Timeline
Marketing/Sales Associate
Ignite Global
03.2022 - 11.2022
Cook/Grill Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
08.2019 - 03.2020
Cook/Shake Maker
Steak N Shake
10.2018 - 02.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
BCC