Clifton McDonald
Antioch,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dasher
DoorDash
Nashville, Tennessee
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized GPS navigation tools for efficient route planning between multiple deliveries.
- Followed directions provided by the Dasher app for efficient navigation to delivery destinations.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures when delivering food orders.
- Delivered food orders to customers in a timely manner according to Dasher app instructions.
- Ensured proper handling of food items throughout the entire delivery process.
- Verified order accuracy upon pickup from restaurant and ensured that all items were included before departing for delivery.
- Provided friendly customer service while interacting with customers during deliveries.
Line Cook
Thompson Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Maintenance Engineer
Holiday Inn Suites
Brooklyn, NY
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned projects.
- Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns in order to minimize disruption of production.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment, such as pumps, motors, conveyors, and valves.
- Carried out routine lubrication tasks to reduce friction between moving parts.
- Monitored and adjusted systems to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Provided technical support to other team members when needed.
Line Cook
Negril village Caribbean restaurant
New York, New York
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
Maintenance Technician
Red Lion Hotel
Brooklyn
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Developed maintenance plans for manufacturing facilities and equipment.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for materials needed in the production process.
- Provided technical support during the installation of new equipment.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by suggesting modifications to existing systems or procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of all engineering activities including test results, calculations and other relevant information.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
Line Cook
Sally’s restaurant
Brooklyn, New York
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
Education
Welding - Welding
Heart Trust Academy
Kingston, Jamaica07-1998
High School Diploma -
Voxhall High
Kingston, Jamaica07-1996
Rollington Town Primary School
Kingston, Jamaica06-1991
Skills
- GPS navigation
- Food handling
- Order verification
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Task organization
- Quick decision making
- Strong navigation skills
- Excellent time management
- Environmental consciousness
- Reliability and punctuality
- Food safety
- Efficient multitasking
Timeline
Dasher
DoorDash
11.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Thompson Hotel
05.2022 - 11.2024
Maintenance Engineer
Holiday Inn Suites
01.2018 - 02.2022
Line Cook
Negril village Caribbean restaurant
07.2016 - 11.2017
Maintenance Technician
Red Lion Hotel
10.2014 - 07.2016
Line Cook
Sally’s restaurant
02.2012 - 08.2014
Welding - Welding
Heart Trust Academy
High School Diploma -
Voxhall High
Rollington Town Primary School