Devonte’ Barnes
Suffolk, VA 23435
acuuha@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To gain valuable work experience in a management level position in the food service industry and to enhance my culinary knowledge by working alongside kitchen professionals.
Education
Culinary Institute of Virginia, Norfolk, VA
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
Graduation Date: December 2012
Lakeland High School, Suffolk, VA
Food and Hospitality I &II
High School Diploma
Professional Experience
Subway, Suffolk, VA April 2011-October 2011
Sandwich Artist
Prepared sandwich and catering orders
Baked sandwich breads
Assisted customers with placing their order
Handled money transactions
Responsible for keeping back line and lobby clean and orderly
Hardee’s, Suffolk, VA October 2010-March 2011
Chicken/Backline Cook
Responsible for prepping and cooking chicken and sandwich orders
Regularly cleaned and maintained fryers
Assisted in the daily cleaning and organization of the kitchen
The Catering Place, Suffolk, VA May 2012-November 2012
Prep Cook/ Dish Washer
Prep food
Serve food
Assist customer in answering food related questions
Washed dishes and line hoods
Used mirrors for food/party displays
The Village at Woods Edge, Franklin,VA November 2012-August 2013
Prep Cook/Lead Cook
Prep and season food
Have food cooked and hot for service
Daily cleaning and organization of the kitchen
Put up stock
Practiced plate presentation and ticket timing
Set up the room for special functions
Waffle World, Chesapeake, VA September 2013-December2013
Line Cook
Set up station for service and back ups
First In First Out practices
Cook food to correct temperature
Plate food in correct position
Practiced ticket timing
Clean grill and refrigerators
Eurest Dinning Services, Suffolk, VA January2014-March2014
Line Cook
Assist with menu planning
Prep and season food
Have food cooked and hot for service
Daily cleaning and organization of the kitchen
Put up stock
Set up steam table for breakfast/lunch
Prepare quick snacks(out takes) weekly
Hilton Garden Inn Riverfront, Suffolk Va April2014-Present
Lead Cook
Prep and Season food
Create daily specials
Prepare pantry food
Practice portion control
Cook food to order
Practice hot and cold food holding/serving
Practice ticket timing
Practice temping proteins
Cut various proteins(chicken,pork,beef,fish)
Assist with banquet prep/plate up
Practice plate presentation
Cleaned fryers,hoods,floors, stoves, and walls
Prepare food and ensure service floor for special events
Assist with inventory
Control flow of service
Certification and Awards
ServSafe Sanitation Certification, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (2011)
2nd Place Award in Stars Event (High School Cooking Competition), Lakeland High School (2011)
1st Place Award in Stars Event (High School Cooking Competition), Lakeland High School (2010)
Purchasing and Inventory Certification, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (2012)
ServSafe Alcohol Certification, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (2012)
ACF certified culinarian (2012)
References available upon request.