Daryl Dawson
*** ***** **. **, *******, GA *****
Phone: 678-***-****
E-mail: adyj4y@r.postjobfree.com
Certification & Skills Summary
● Culinary Nutrition and Wellness Certification
● Culinary Supervisor Management Certification
● Culinary Sanitation and Safety Certification
● Certified Culinarian and ServSafe Management Certification
● DOT Certified and ACF Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 2022- Present Blu Cantina - Camp Creek Pkwy, East Point GA Kitchen Manager / Food and Beverage Supervisor
● Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders.
● Supervise food prep and cooking.
May 2020 October 2022 -Atlanta Mission - Atlanta, GA Kitchen / Warehouse Coordinator
● Oversee all kitchen duties including ordering, making menus, following safety guidelines, POC, training, schedules, work orders, coordinating with volunteers and donors for delivery and drop offs.
● Oversee all warehouse inventory, transportation to our sister houses, forklift operation, DOT certified.
March 2018 – July 2022 Holiday Inn & Suites – Atlanta, GA Kitchen Supervisor/ Banquet Chef
● Trained co-workers in general kitchen etiquette and daily operational duties.
● Followed and suggested recipes for BEO's (Banquet Event Orders). 2018 - 2020 - Occasional Occasions by Carlton - Atlanta, GA Catering Chef / Private Contractor
● Prepared meals for weddings, parties, events and other social gatherings.
● Using fresh ingredients and creatively keeping food cost down and providing healthy nutritious dishes while maintaining a sustainable food system. August 2013 – November 2017 Shipwreck Tavern – St Thomas, VI Garde Manger / Expediter
● Grill, and garnish hamburger or other meat such as steak, and fish.
● Maintain health regulations and codes for safety in food February 2012 - 2013 Looney Bien St Thomas VI
Mexican / Line Cook
● Trained in Mexican and South Western Cuisine empanadas, chullpas, burritos, enchiladas chimichangas.
● Broiling, steaming, boiling and grilling to execute traditional recipes. Daryl Dawson
144 Mills St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Phone: 678-***-****
E-mail: adyj4y@r.postjobfree.com
July 2011 - 2012 Fat Turtles - St Thomas, VI
Short Order Cook
● Cook, prep and execute recipes to companies specs. Receiving inventory and ordering produce.
● Cleaning, sanitizing, operating dishwasher and steward duties. December 2010 – May 2011 University of the Virgin Islands – St Thomas, VI
(Lead Cook)
● Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgement, and experience.
● Ensure food is stored, and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
September 2009 – October 2010 Tickles Dockside Pub – St Thomas, VI Chef de Partie
● Monitored proper serving proportions; grilled according to customer requests.
● Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables November 2003 – August 2009 University of New Haven – West Haven, CT 1st Cook
● Cooked food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
● Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, and poultry
EDUCATION
West Haven High School – West Haven, CT
Diploma 2001
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Sous Chef Apprenticeship Program - UYOA Culinary Arts 2018-2020