Daneel Stephenson
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated culinary professional with extensive experience as a Line Cook at Richie Restaurant. Expert in food storage and temperature control, ensuring high-quality meal preparation. Proven ability to train new staff and maintain a well-organized workstation, showcasing a strong commitment to kitchen safety and a willingness to learn.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook Prep
Outdoors
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
Line Cook
Richie Restaurant
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
Na - Cooking
Hopewell High School
07.2012
Skills
- Food storage
- Portion control
- Temperature control
- Ingredient selection
- Kitchen safety
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food preparation
- Vegetable washing
- Sauce preparation
- Willingness to learn
- Soup preparation
- Food plating
- Grilling techniques
- Quick-learning
- Taste testing
- Dough making
- Dough preparation
- Workstation organization
Timeline
Grill Cook Prep
Outdoors
05.2019 - 03.2022
Line Cook
Richie Restaurant
01.2013 - 12.2019
Na - Cooking
Hopewell High School
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