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Shawana Marks

New York,NY

Summary

Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record in both the NYC Transit Authority and culinary sectors, excelling in data collection, food safety oversight, and team leadership. Skilled in multitasking and organization, consistently delivering high-quality results and enhancing customer satisfaction. Demonstrates a strong commitment to public safety and health code adherence, driving operational excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Traffic Checker

NYC Transit Authority
New York, NY
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Data Collection of Ridership On NYC Transit Trains and Buses
  • Monitoring of Bus And Subway Time points throughout the NYC Transit System
  • Customer Service Assisting Customers During General Order Service Changes.
  • Posting Of Service Changes In The NYC Transit Subway System

Cook

Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Food Preparation
  • Ensured accurate tracking of ingredients.
  • Ensured food items are accurate in regard to instructions given.
  • Making sure safety food handling procedures are practiced.
  • Operating of Commercial Food Service Equipment.
  • Maintaining meal schedules,
  • Inspection of Food before being served.

Cook

Ikinari Steak
New York, NY
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.

Cook

JFK International Airport
Queens, NY
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Head Cook

Flatbush Farms
Brooklyn, NY
09.2013 - 04.2016
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Tested new recipes and menu items, following taste-test evaluation and procedural criteria.
  • Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
  • Conducted regular quality control checks to ensure all dishes met hygiene and taste standards.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.

Education

High School Diploma -

Manhattan Comprehensive Night And Day High School
New York, NY

Skills

  • Surveying techniques
  • Traffic control
  • Public safety
  • Data collection
  • Transportation regulations
  • Food safety oversight
  • Cooking
  • Food presentation
  • Surface cleaning
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Dish preparation
  • Food handling
  • Sanitation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Health code adherence
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

  • Food Handling Certification

Timeline

Traffic Checker

NYC Transit Authority
04.2024 - 12.2024

Cook

Metropolitan Museum of Art
06.2018 - 03.2020

Cook

Ikinari Steak
01.2017 - 06.2018

Cook

JFK International Airport
07.2016 - 01.2017

Head Cook

Flatbush Farms
09.2013 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

Manhattan Comprehensive Night And Day High School
Shawana Marks