Bronx, NY ***** 347-***-**** ****************@*****.***
DAMALI BERKLEY
Organized individual possessing excellent memorization and communication skills. proficient in preparing raw food and ingredients for detail-oriented professionals with superior knife skills and strong sense of taste and smell. Handles criticism well and quickly learn from challenges. PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
SKILLS Food spoilage
prevention
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Institutional and batch
cooking
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● Kitchen sanitation
● Materials Handling
● Teaching
● Sales
BACK OF HOUSE COOK 01/2021 to 03/2021
Shake Shack, New York, NY
CUSTOMER SALES ASSOCIATE 05/2020 to 10/2020
Fresh Direct, Bronx, NY
WORK HISTORY
Prepared food items such as meats and poultry for grilling and frying purposes.
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Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
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Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
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Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
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Provided customer service Bagging groceries /selected items from inventory list.
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● Collecting information from the database to place orders. Provided information on company offerings to promote products and services to customers.
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● Applied company standards to all merchandise placements and presentations. Pre-Work Intern, The Children's Aid Society, Next Generation Center Bronx, NY 2014 - 2019
Volunteer, LEADERSHIP, Family Worship Center Food Pantry Bronx, NY 2014 - 2019
INTERNSHIPS
Successfully completed a five week job training program Participated in team building/skills activities
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● Learned different presentation techniques as well as communication skills
● Learned how to properly manage and budget money.
● Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports. Assisted in distributing food packages to the Elderly Prepared food packages to be distributed Assisted in preparing/cleaning up work area.
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Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
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Engaged in community programs centered on community support and enrichment.
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High School For Violin And Dance, Bronx, NY
High School Diploma, 06/2016
EDUCATION