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Valerie Davis

Egg Harbor Twp.

Summary

Energetic Banquet Cook skilled in producing both hot and cold food items with exceptional speed and precision, ensuring the highest standards of quality for banquet and catering events. Extensive knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and portion control enhances the overall dining experience. A strong commitment to maintaining organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment guarantees compliance with health and safety regulations. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering outstanding culinary results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet Cook

Sheraton Hotel
03.2024 - 07.2025


  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced work environment.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

MSRII

First Harvest Credit Union
09.2019 - 08.2023
  • Helped customers open and close accounts, apply for loans and make sound financial decisions.
  • Described promotional offers and used persuasive sales techniques to upsell services and convince clients to apply for additional banking services.
  • Analyzed customer credit data and other financial information to identify solutions that aligned with customer needs.
  • Expanded customer relationships by maintaining regular follow-up processes and rapport.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Bank Teller

Ocean First Bank
09.2013 - 06.2019
  • Process standard teller transitions for customers including servicing client accounts, accepting loan payments, managing safe deposit box payments, cashing checks, balancing cash drawers, handling night deposits, correcting discrepancies, perform branch end of day settlement.
  • Process 25+ customer transactions per hour with extreme attention to detail.
  • Respond to customer inquiries totaling 130+ weekly accounts
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.

Assistant Manager

Payless Shoe Source
05.2007 - 09.2012
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
  • Displayed the appropriate signage for products and sales promotions.
  • Balanced the needs of multiple customers simultaneously in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Opened and closed store.
  • Settled store at the end of the day.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.

Customer Service Representative

Bellsouth
02.2004 - 01.2006
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in a timely manner regarding existing accounts.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
  • Process customer payment by debit and credit card.
  • Made requested policy and account changes.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism And Event Management

Stockton University
Galloway, NJ
05-2027

Associate of Applied Science - Food Service Management

Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ
05-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ
05-2025

Skills

  • MS Office proficient
  • MS Excel
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Buffet setup
  • Portion control
  • Sauce preparation
  • Grilling techniques
  • Recipe cooking
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Food allergy safety
  • Temperature management
  • Foodservice support

Certification

ServSafe Alcohol Certification

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Timeline

Banquet Cook

Sheraton Hotel
03.2024 - 07.2025

MSRII

First Harvest Credit Union
09.2019 - 08.2023

Bank Teller

Ocean First Bank
09.2013 - 06.2019

Assistant Manager

Payless Shoe Source
05.2007 - 09.2012

Customer Service Representative

Bellsouth
02.2004 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism And Event Management

Stockton University

Associate of Applied Science - Food Service Management

Atlantic Cape Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Atlantic Cape Community College

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