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Shaqia Williams

Shaqia Williams

Wilmington,DE

Summary

Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.

Quote

Where you stumble and fall, there you discover the gold.
Joseph Campbell

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Education

High School Diploma -

Mount Pleasant
Wilmington, De
06-2004

Software

Microsoft Office 365

Forecasting

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Team coordination
  • Portion control
  • Food plating
  • Kitchen equipment management

Quality control

Stock rotation

Equipment maintenance

Allergen awareness

Recipe adaptation

Timeline

Line Cook

IHOP
04.2022 - 06.2024

Line Cook

Honeygrow
02.2018 - 04.2020

Head Fry Cook

Catherine Ronnie's
01.2016 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Mount Pleasant

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Improved online restaurant reviews by successfully handling customer complaints, implementing monthly staff training and refining lunch and dinner menus.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs

Work History

Line Cook

IHOP
Newcastle, De
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and portion guidelines.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
  • Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and operational procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak service hours.

Line Cook

Honeygrow
Newark, De
02.2018 - 04.2020
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.

Head Fry Cook

Catherine Ronnie's
Wilmington, De
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Assisted with other stations as needed, demonstrating versatility and teamwork within the kitchen environment.
  • Managed inventory levels of frying supplies, leading to minimized waste and lowered food costs.
  • Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Interests

Community Outreach

Team Building

Franchise in-store training

Sports

Karaoke

Family Oriented

Strategic Business Planting

Bookkeeping (Weekly & Monthly)

Sales Marketing

Affiliations

  • Redeemed Harvest Covenant Assemblies

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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