Open To Work
Dameon Ellis
Van Nuys
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Culinary Professional experienced in meal preparation and inventory management within fast-paced kitchen environments. Delivered efficiency improvements and cost savings through strong multitasking skills and a commitment to high-quality standards. Focused on leveraging BOH experience to pursue private chef work and future ownership of a fine dining restaurant.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep/Line Cook
Farmer's Ranch
Chino Hills
10.2024 - Current
- Prep stations for service under direction of Head Chef
- Cook and serve meals for unique events with ranging amounts of customers
- Prioritizes sanitation in farmer's ranch environment
Line Cook
Nobu los Angeles
Los Angeles
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily meal service at community food program.
- Cooked meals following recipes and safety guidelines in high-volume kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment during shifts.
- Train new hires
Line Cook
God's Pantry
Pomona
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepped and plated for 300+ clientele every shift
- Hosted unique events at least 4 times per week
- Assisted the Head Chef in maintaining order for all BOH roles
- Accepted direction from Head Chef in order to maintain efficiency
- Stayed late to attend to business's needs and ensure customer satisfaction
- Responsible for safety / sanitation of station
Warehouse Worker
God's Pantry
Pomona
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Facilitated efficient movement of inventory to optimize warehouse space.
- Sorted and organized donations for efficient distribution to community programs.
- conducted regular inventory checks to ensure accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
Education
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts & Management
The Institute of Culinary Education
Pasadena, CASkills
- Strong knife cuts
- Flavor profiling
- Expertise in plating
- Recipe innovation
- Culinary adaptability
- Station versatility
- Pressure adaptability
- Time management
- Work prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen teamwork
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Detail orientation
- Timely
Certification
- ServSafe - Food Managers Card, 11/23
- ServSafe - Food Handlers Card, 11/23
Timeline
Prep/Line Cook
Farmer's Ranch
10.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Nobu los Angeles
07.2024 - Current
Warehouse Worker
God's Pantry
09.2023 - 09.2024
Line Cook
God's Pantry
09.2023 - 09.2024
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts & Management
The Institute of Culinary Education