David Davis
Phoenix
Summary
Experienced culinary professional skilled in food preparation, menu planning, and effective communication. Consistently ensured timely meal service and maintained a clean, organized kitchen, contributing to high customer satisfaction rates. I Also have Hand On Skills as I Am Certified as A Electrician. Refrigeration and HVAC
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Sagewood Life care services
Phoenix
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared ingredients following strict safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Cooked meals according to established recipes and dietary restrictions.
- Assisted in menu planning and food preparation for special events.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations daily.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Monitored food inventory and assisted with stock rotation practices.
- Adapted cooking techniques to accommodate varying dietary needs.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Chef
Bethesda Assisted Living
Phoenix
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared nutritious meals adhering to dietary guidelines for residents.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ensured proper storage of ingredients.
- Collaborated with staff to create weekly menus based on resident preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in coordinating special events and themed dinner nights for residents.
- Monitored food quality to meet health standards during meal preparation.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Monitored quality, presentation, and quantities of plated food across line.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
- Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
Cook/Prep Line Cook
Ssp America
Phoenix
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Prepared diverse menu items in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to uphold health standards.
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars Pizza
Phoenix
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on company policies and best practices for food safety.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders to maintain product availability.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Assisted in implementing promotional campaigns to enhance sales efforts.
- Conducted regular quality checks to ensure food preparation standards were met.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain a positive dining experience.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for improving operational efficiency.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Line Cook
Pappadeaux
Phoenix
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Prepared ingredients following strict safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Cooked meals according to established recipes and dietary restrictions.
- Assisted in menu planning and food preparation for special events.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations daily.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Adapted cooking techniques to accommodate varying dietary needs.
Education
Santa Rita High School
Tucson, AZSkills
- HVAC Certified
- Electrician Certified
- Refrigeration Certified
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Cooking techniques
- Time management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
- Process optimization
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Training staff
- Food presentation
- Task organization
- Punctual and honest
- Appetizer preparation
- Prep work
- Flambéing expertise
- Knife skills
- Crew training
- Ingredient stocking
- Sautéing techniques
- Kitchen station setup
- Line station oversight
- Recipe adherence
- Ingredients measuring
- Meat cutting
- Ingredient preparation
- Special dietary requirements
- Kitchen sanitation
- Order accuracy
- Professional attitude
- Food rotation
- Recipe creation
- Recipe preparation
- Plating techniques
- Stock rotation
- Recipe customization
- Ingredient inspection
- Kitchen operations
- Deep fryer operation
- Following cooking methods
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Prepared foods plating
- Sauce making
- Food safety knowledge
- Quality assurance and control
- Ordering and stocking
- Recipe adaptation
- Portion control
- Portion management
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Problem-solving
- Allergen awareness
- Menu item memorization
- Food spoilage prevention
- Highly motivated
- Entree preparation
- Garnishing
- Dish preparation
- Food plating
- Kitchen sanitization
- Workstation cleanliness
- Back of house operations
- Ingredient substitution
Certification
- HVAC Certified
- Electrical Certified
- Refrigeration Certified
Affiliations
- I am Disciple Of Christ I do Personal Bible studies
- Lead A Bible Talk
- I’m A Husband and A Father of two Boys
Timeline
Line Cook
Sagewood Life care services
06.2023 - Current
Chef
Bethesda Assisted Living
10.2022 - 05.2023
Cook/Prep Line Cook
Ssp America
04.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars Pizza
02.2019 - 01.2020
Line Cook
Pappadeaux
05.2017 - 01.2019
Santa Rita High School