Experienced Chef with Flight & Brunch Kitchen Expertise
Resume:
DENIKA HARDEN
Jamaica Plain, MA *****
*********@*****.***
Work Experience
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Instawork-Boston, MA
May 2020 to Present
With this job title I have to prepare and cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff. Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies. Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion. Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring workstations are clean and sanitized. Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications. Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Communicate with the team to ensure smooth and efficient operations. First Class Head Chef
British Airways-Boston, MA
January 2022 to May 2024
I was responsible for leading the culinary team, creating and executing high-quality menus, and ensuring a premium dining experience for First Class passengers on long-haul flights, while also managing food costs and safety standards. Ensure the consistent quality and presentation of dishes, taking into account the unique challenges of onboard cooking and service. Collaborate with British Airways' culinary team and external chefs to create innovative and appealing menus. Oversee the preparation and service of meals in the galley, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety protocols. Provide advice to passengers on menu selections and dietary needs. A passion for creating exceptional dining experiences. Lead Line Cook
Banner Kitchen & Tap-Boston, MA
September 2019 to May 2020
Supervise kitchen personnel under the direction of the Sous Chef. Ensure food items are prepared according to Delaware
North standards of quality, consistency and time lines. Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area.
Requisitions food products as par levels dictate. Maintain food storage, receiving, rotating and stocking as par levels dictate. Exhibit working knowledge of scheduling. Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operation, properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures, cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner. Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc. Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly. Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items. Packages all products to proper specifications. Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines. Keeps workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked. Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations. Sets up and operates kitchen equipment. Meets all health department standards for safe food handling and operate equipment safely determined by position and OSHA regulations. In absence of Sous Chef, ability to maintain operation of kitchen and ensure sanitation procedures are followed as well as supervision of staff Server/Waiter
Server
Odyssey Cruises-Boston, MA
June 2019 to April 2020
Ensure that customers have an enjoyable dining experience by providing quality customer service by; taking orders, serving food and drinks, and removing dinnerware from the table in a timely manner. Server/Line Cook
Kings Dining & Entertainment-Dedham, MA
January 2019 to June 2019
Ensure that customers have an enjoyable dining experience by providing quality customer service by; taking orders, serving food and drinks, and removing dinnerware from the table in a timely manner. Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies. Preparing food for service. Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff. Kitchen Manager/Head cook/Server
The Barn Dinner Theatre-Greensboro, NC
August 2018 to January 2019
Preparing and cooking excellent meals. Making sure that food is absolutely delicious. Supervising and coordinating the operations of the entire kitchen. Training other staff to become future kitchen managers. Involved in the recruitment, training, coaching, disciplining, and retention of staff. Ensuring that the kitchen is clean, organized and well stocked with the right foods. Keeping food wastage down to a minimum. Making sure that all sanitation and food safety standards are met. Supervising kitchen employees. Scheduling duties for kitchen staff. Processing all invoices in a timely manner. Keeping an inventory of all food items. Processing food truck orders and unload the food truck. Customer Service Representative
Verizon Wireless-High Point, NC
August 2017 to September 2018
Resolve customer complaints via phone. Use telephones to reach out to customers and verify account information. Greet customers warmly and ascertain problem or reason for calling. Assist with placement of orders, troubleshoots, refunds, or exchanges.
Shift Manager
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint-Cary, NC
February 2017 to March 2018
Customer service- Greet customers as they walk in to the door. Provide fast and friendly service and ensure the customer is satisfied. Take orders and make sure orders are properly prepared before delivering to table. Operate register.
Close the store- count registers and deposit the money. Divide tips to employees. Review daily sales report. Make sure that all employees have completed all task and check them out of their stations. Turn off all equipment make sure the store is clean. Set alarm and lock all doors. Prep all ingredients for the day and make sure we are well stocked on all products to help the day go by smooth.
Material Handler/Loader
UPS-Greensboro, NC
February 2017 to June 2017
packing items so they can be delivered safely to the destination. Successful resume samples for this position showcase duties such as using hand tools, assembling cartons, sealing products, and completing other tasks as assigned. Also, load freight onto trucks, trains, and ships to be transported away. Packer/Shipper
Amazon Fulfillment Associates-Chester, VA
June 2016 to February 2017
Responsible for stacking and piling goods into their correct containers and preparing them for shipment using various equipment. Cleans and prepares containers before placing goods in them. Mark and label containers.
Seal box and Tag box.
Cashier
Food Lion-Greensboro, NC
May 2014 to June 2016
Assist customers with final purchases. Cashier duties include operating registers, checking I.D. for age- restricted items, and completing other assigned tasks. Salesperson/Cashier
Sheetz-Greensboro, NC
January 2013 to March 2015
Complete customer transactions accurately and efficiently, and ensure compliance with applicable age restricted product regulations such as tobacco and alcohol. Prepare food and beverage items in a fast and friendly manner to meet customer expectations. Follow proper food and beverage safety procedures to ensure quality, satisfactory products. Maintain a neat and clean appearance in the store, kitchen, and dining areas, as well as outside of the store.
Education
BS in Chemistry
Salem College-Winston-Salem, NC
January 2013 to December 2014
Skills
• Kitchen Staff
• Team Member
• Customer Care
• Server
• Computer Skills
• Expo
• fast learner
• Food Prep
• Customer Service
• training
• Communication
• Call Center
• Food Service
• POS
• Pizza Maker
• Sales
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