Derrick Lewis
Carson
Summary
Professional Cook with 20+ years of extensive experience in America and Southern Cuisine. 10 years of prepping meals for 2500 kids daily for 20 after school program sites.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 2
Beverly Hills High School
10.2025 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Cook II
Culinary Staffing
09.2019 - Current
- Experience working in diverse kitchen settings
- Ability to quickly adjust to different kitchen routines
- Strong knowledge of food safety
- Skilled in prep work, cook and line cook
Manager/Cook
Not Your Mamas Kitchen
01.2015 - Current
- Manage front and back of the house
- Oversee food preparation and production. Ensuring food safety procedures are always adhered to
- Improve kitchen operation flow
- Prep/cook food
- Prep meals for after school programs
- Server
- Catering, Event planning
Sous Chef
Catered To You Catering
10.2010 - 11.2014
- Prepared food for large catering events ranging from 100 - 2000 guest
- Managed relationships with vendors and negotiate menu pricing
- Help lead chef on menu design and develop innovative recipes
Education
Bachelor Science - Computer Science
University of Phoenix
California06.2010
Computer Science - undefined
Grambling State University
Grambling, Louisiana05.1996
Skills
- American Cuisine
- Southern Cuisine
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Order prioritization
- Contamination prevention
- Cooking
- Food handling
- Inventory management
- Staff training
Timeline
Cook 2
Beverly Hills High School
10.2025 - Current
Cook II
Culinary Staffing
09.2019 - Current
Manager/Cook
Not Your Mamas Kitchen
01.2015 - Current
Sous Chef
Catered To You Catering
10.2010 - 11.2014
Computer Science - undefined
Grambling State University
Bachelor Science - Computer Science
University of Phoenix