Damon Taylor
San Leandro, Ca. 94578
Phone: 510-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
Summary: I have worked in the hospitality industry for the last seven years. During that time I have performed several different job duties such as line cook, prep cook, fry cook, and as well as in the cold kitchen. I bring a positive attitude to the work place, enjoy learning new information and know how to perform individually or as a part of a team.
Job Title: Event/Prep Cook
Employer: Taste Catering
Dates: 06/13 to Present
Duties: My duties are to prep, cook, and store food items correctly. I also assist with the setting up of venue, and serving lines as well as plating per company standards.
Job Title: Catering Cook (On-Call)
Employer: Melons Event Catering/Chef On The Go
Dates: 01/12 to Present
Duties My duties are to assist in the unloading of trucks before the event, the setting up the service lines, plating food according to direction, breaking down those lines after service is completed, and the reloading of trucks after the event has concluded.
Job Title: Line Cook
Employer: BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Dates: 10/12 to 7/13
Duties : I was in charge of prepping any and all ingredients that are necessary for service. My duties also included executing the proper cooking technique for all dishes that are assigned to my station as well as maintaining a clean work station at all times.
Job Title: Line Cook/Prep Cook
Employer: Ye Olde Dogs Steakhouse
Dates: 04/12 to 12/12
Duties: I was in charge of prepping for lunch and dinner services. I am also responsible for
executing proper cooking techniques to ensure a quality product for customers.
Job Title: Lead Cook
Employer: Brown Sugar Catering
Dates: 03/09 to 04/11
Duties: I was responsible for prepping, cooking, and transferring food and equipment to the event venue as well as the setting up and breaking down the room. I also had to make sure the food was being maintained at proper temperatures to ensure proper food safety.
Education: San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA- 08/09-05/13
AS degree in Advanced Culinary Arts, AA in Culinary Arts, AS degree in Baking and Pastry.
Achievements: I am a graduate of San Joaquin Delta Colleges Culinary Arts program where I maintained a 3.75 GPA, which has earned me a spot on the Presidents Honor Roll. I’ve been awarded eight academic scholarships and have also attained my Serv Safe Certificate in food safety