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Daniesha Thomas

Dallas,TX

Summary

An exceptional, multi-facet, innovative young Chef with more than ten years of experience in restaurant operations, cultivating a wide range of dishes. Qualified and capable in numerous techniques and cuisines with strong leadership skills. Efficiency, confidence, and attentiveness are important in any area of work, especially in the world of a chef. I will continue to grow in all these areas.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Aladdin Dining Service
03.2023 - Current
  • Perform monthly inventory duties, plate and recipe costing and approve menu designs
  • Initiate and maintain excellent vendor relationships
  • Manage daily kitchen operations and create standards that exceed safety and health regulations, identify and provide solutions
  • Supervised daily kitchen operations
  • Directs kitchen team activities to assure quality meal service, accurate food preparation, attractive plating, and timely delivery at precise food temperature

Kitchen Manager

Cheesecake Factory
05.2018 - 02.2021
  • Managing staff: Hiring, training, scheduling, and monitoring kitchen staff, such as line cooks, dishwashers, and food prep employees
  • Food preparation and quality: Overseeing food preparation and cooking, ensuring food is properly cooked and served, and performing quality control
  • Inventory management: Ordering and managing inventory, including ingredients, supplies, to-go boxes, cutlery, and dinnerware
  • Safety and cleanliness: Ensuring the kitchen is clean and safe, and that food safety and cleanliness standards are met
  • Cost control: Controlling costs and negotiating with vendors to achieve optimal pricing
  • Menu creation: Creating menus, where there is not a preset corporate menu
  • Communication: Coordinating with the restaurant manager regarding menu item changes and prices

Sous Chef

Double Tree Hilton
03.2015 - 04.2018
  • Supervision: Delegating tasks to kitchen staff, overseeing stations, and ensuring dishes meet the chef's standards
  • Food preparation: Preparing dishes themselves and working with the head chef to develop recipes, plan menus, and create daily specials
  • Inventory: Ordering ingredients, keeping accurate inventory lists, and monitoring ingredient stocks
  • Quality: Maintaining quality standards and ensuring food safety compliance
  • Cleanliness: Keeping stations clean and ensuring sanitation procedures are followed
  • Equipment: Ensuring kitchen equipment complies with industry standards and is repaired or replaced as needed
  • Staff: Assisting with the management and training of new personnel, scheduling staff work hours, and doing performance reviews
  • Workflow: Creating a smooth workflow so that diners receive service promptly

Skills

  • Chef
  • Restaurant operations
  • Cuisines
  • Leadership skills
  • Efficiency
  • Confidence
  • Attentiveness
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Hiring, Training, and Development
  • Inventory Management
  • Menu Planning
  • Cost Control
  • Meal Preparation
  • Staff Coordination
  • Culinary expertise

References

Dr. Raphael Turner

Dean of Students

Rturner@pqc.edu

(214)-379-5530

LeAna Brown-Scott

Director of Social Service

(443) 872-9423

Alexis Atkinson

Food & beverage director

Double Tree Hilton

(443) 481-2383

Timeline

Executive Chef

Aladdin Dining Service
03.2023 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Cheesecake Factory
05.2018 - 02.2021

Sous Chef

Double Tree Hilton
03.2015 - 04.2018

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