Thomasina Davis
CHARLOTTE,NC
Summary
Motivated kitchen leader offering dedicated experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
The Wafflery
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Product orders and food rotation.
Line Cook Supervisor
Snooze AM Eatery
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Coordinated seamless shift transitions by maintaining thorough handover notes and clear communication channels among team members.
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, reducing order errors and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Overhauled kitchen organization system, increasing workspace functionality and expediting meal preparation times.
- Mentored junior cooks for improved cooking techniques, resulting in higher quality dishes and increased customer satisfaction.
Kitchen Manager
Metro Diner
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Schedules for Team members
Education
Nottingham High School
Syracuse, NY06.2002
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Food assembly
- Grilling Techniques
- Menu Planning
Serve safe certified
Certification
Serve Safe
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
The Wafflery
08.2024 - 09.2024
Line Cook Supervisor
Snooze AM Eatery
08.2021 - 08.2024
Kitchen Manager
Metro Diner
02.2018 - 11.2021
Nottingham High School