Damario Whitelocke
Westmoreland ,01
Summary
Dedicated Cook with fine-tuned skills in grilling, saut?ing, and ingredient preparation. Valued employee known for staying calm in high-pressure environments. Highly experienced working in kitchens.
I am also known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu planning, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Excel in fast-paced environments using strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Mr.evrol
Ricks Cafea Negril West-end, Jamaica
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
Store Supervisor
Mr.weng
Z&W Whole Sale Store Savannah-la-mar
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
- Directed and supervised staff performance.
- Maintained accurate records of daily transactions using computer software programs.
- Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
- Determined complete order accuracy by examining merchandise to verify price and quantity.
- Mentored newly hired staff in upselling techniques to improve sales.
- Directed daily operations including scheduling shifts for store personnel.
- Built lasting client relationships by organizing and planning sales events.
- Enforced safety protocols at all times while managing store operations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding storage and delivery of goods.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Prepared reports on the movement, distribution, and status of products stored in the warehouse.
- Developed operational strategies for efficient management of inventory and personnel.
- Dealt with customer complaints and rectified product and service issues.
Education
Phlebotomist Certificate - Human Biology
Montego Bay Community Collage Frome Campus
Frome 07-2033
High School Diploma -
Petersfield High
Petersfield 09-2022
Skills
- Ingredient inspection
- Prep work
- Recipe preparation
- Food rotation
- Store maintenance
- Inventory management
- Store opening and closing
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection
- Blood culture collection
- Recording data
- Collecting information
- Filing and data archiving
- Microsoft Word
Timeline
Line Cook
Mr.evrol
11.2023 - 02.2025
Store Supervisor
Mr.weng
01.2017 - 10.2022
Phlebotomist Certificate - Human Biology
Montego Bay Community Collage Frome Campus
High School Diploma -
Petersfield High