Wayne Dakanno
Temple Terrace
Summary
A highly-skilled military professional experienced in leading special and tactical operations in a variety of environments. Proven track record of success in planning and executing missions, training and leading personnel, and managing resources. Committed to maintaining operational excellence and upholding the highest standards of the United States Armed Forces. Hard worker experienced in problem-solving, service and time management. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the [Job Title] role at your company. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 10 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
01.2012 - Current
- Maintained updated knowledge of local competition and restaurant industry trends
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure fresh ingredients were delivered on schedule
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage and use of kitchen equipment and utensils
- Engaged with customers to offer menu information, provide suggestions and show genuine appreciation for business
- Created lists for kitchen personnel for daily food preparation tasks
- Trained and managed line cooks in the execution of all dishes
- Demonstrated new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
- Delegated tasks and oversaw work performed, addressing bottlenecks or underperforming stations
- Prepared ingredients and cooked meals according to established recipes
- Trained cooks and food preparation workers in cooking techniques and kitchen processes
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to develop new ideas for pairing dishes with wines, cocktails, and beers
- Organized workflow tasks to prevent downtime and production gaps
- Set performance goals for staff members and helped teams meet important deadlines.
Sergeant First Class- Senior Supervisor
United States Army National Guard
01.2007 - Current
- Delegated tasks to team members according to individual strengths
- Tracked company inventory and noted item shortages for future product orders
- Received product deliveries and moved materials to designated workplace locations
- Taught company procedures to new employees and increased progress by identifying areas of weakness
- Communicated employee, customer and workplace needs to managers
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and work ethics
- Coordinated employee schedules according to availability and approved shift changes
- Motivated employees to reach highest professional potential
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce costs and improve productivity
- Notified employees of policy and procedure changes to promote overall compliance
- Inspected work environment for health and safety hazards and reported findings to manager
- Developed innovative strategies to maximize organizational efficiency
- Conducted employee evaluations and documented overall progress
- Implemented successful team-building initiatives to increase retention
- Answered customer questions and made product recommendations according to needs
- Addressed and resolved client or customer inquiries to foster superior standards of service
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement
- Identified operational process inefficiencies to recommend necessary improvements
- Developed existing team into high productivity, results-oriented unit through creative initiatives
- Developed training modules and documentation to train staff
- Conducted monthly meetings to create business plans to drive successful monthly business
- Oversaw personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
- Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
Correctional Officer
Department of Military Affairs
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Education
Diploma In Leadership -
Army Advanced Leaders Course
Fort Bragg, NC04.2018
Diploma In Leadership -
Army Warrior Leaders Course
Camp Blanding, FL02.2012
Associate In Science (A.S.) -
College Of Micronesia
Pohnpei, FM05.2005
Skills
- New Hire Training
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Company Safety Standards
- Food Inventories
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Kitchen Management
- Food Safety Oversight
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Operations Management
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Kitchen Crew Training
- Hospitality Management
- Chef Support
- Staff Coordination
- Menu development
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Department of Military Affairs
06.2023 - 06.2024
Chef
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
01.2012 - Current
Sergeant First Class- Senior Supervisor
United States Army National Guard
01.2007 - Current
Diploma In Leadership -
Army Advanced Leaders Course
Diploma In Leadership -
Army Warrior Leaders Course
Associate In Science (A.S.) -
College Of Micronesia
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