Dennis H. Hamilton
Charles Town District
Summary
A passionate and energetic Cook with exceptional food handling knowledge and the ability to multitask in a high volume, fast paced work environment. Dedicated to learning new skills while working as a team in all necessary tasks with a positive attitude and open mind. Eager to improve the efficiency of the organization while maintaining a productive working relationship with team members and customers.
Highly skilled Demi Chef de Partie with focus on creative, high-quality cuisine preparation and presentation. Prior experience includes working in high-pressure kitchen environments, demonstrating strong capabilities in multitasking and time management while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Known for inventive culinary techniques, ability to manage kitchen staff effectively, and commitment to creating memorable dining experiences. Significant impact made in previous roles through implementation of innovative menu items and efficiency improvements in food preparation processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4032
4032
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Demi Chef de Partie
Carnival Cruise
Miami
01.2024 - Current
- Preparing International dishes.
- Assist in supervising other assistance cooks and service workers in the absence of the CDP or Sous Chef.
- Ensure proper safe food practices.
- Miami, USA
- Prepared high-quality dishes in a fast-paced cruise line kitchen.
Cook 1/ Team leader
Sandals Resort International
Ochi Rios
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Oversee day to day kitchen operation in the staff dining ensuring efficiency, organization and adherence to standard protocol.
- Monitor and place orders for inventory.
- Ensure proper safe food practices.
- Ochi Rios
Cook 1
Moon Palace Jamaica Grande
Ochi Rios
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Prepare and, as well, maintain a buffet line present food.
- Candle light and special dinners.
- Ochi Rios
Head Cook
Sommerset Falls
Portland
10.2011 - 12.2014
- Oversee the daily food preparation process and assign task to kitchen staff.
- Train new employees, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
- Manage purchasing.
- Portland
Education
Diploma - NVQ-J level 3 certificate in Food Preparation
HEART/NSTA Trust
Diploma - CXC General Proficient
Port Antonio High
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Team Player
- Fast Learner
- Knowledge of different cuisines
- Time Management
- Organized
- Attention to details
References
Available upon request.
Awards
- Nominated Diamond Team Member, Sandals Resort International, 4, 1
- Nominated Team Member of the Month, Moon Palace Jamaica, 3
Timeline
Demi Chef de Partie
Carnival Cruise
01.2024 - Current
Cook 1/ Team leader
Sandals Resort International
03.2019 - 01.2023
Cook 1
Moon Palace Jamaica Grande
12.2014 - 02.2019
Head Cook
Sommerset Falls
10.2011 - 12.2014
Diploma - NVQ-J level 3 certificate in Food Preparation
HEART/NSTA Trust
Diploma - CXC General Proficient
Port Antonio High