Overview
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Education
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Davion Mcquay

Wheat Ridge

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Teppanyaki Chef

Benihana
Broomfield
08.2022 - Current
  • Adjusted heat on the teppanyaki grill according to recipe specifications.
  • Maintained a sanitary and safe work environment by adhering to all safety standards.
  • Organized refrigerator shelves with labeled containers of prepared foods in order of expiration date.
  • Set up the teppanyaki station prior to service hours ensuring everything is ready for meal preparation.
  • Communicated effectively with guests regarding their orders and dietary restrictions.
  • Assisted in preparation of sauces according to recipes.
  • Controlled portion size of each dish served to ensure cost control measures are met.
  • Stocked supplies necessary for daily operations such as rice, noodles, vegetables.
  • Checked cooked dishes for taste and presentation before serving them.
  • Prepared ingredients for teppanyaki dishes, including slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables.
  • Grilled meats, fish, seafood and other items in accordance with customer orders and restaurant recipes.
  • Monitored food quality while grilling to ensure maximum flavor potential.

Trainee

Chick-fil-A
Lonetree
09.2018 - 07.2022
  • Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties.
  • Assisted with training new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills.
  • Developed essential skills and techniques through diligent practice.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Line Cook

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Lakewood
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.

Teacher Aide

Sun Valley Youth Center
Denver
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Denver South High School
Denver, CO
05-2022

Skills

  • Teppanyaki cooking
  • Grill temperature management
  • Food safety compliance
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Customer order communication
  • Portion control
  • Sanitation practices
  • Kitchen organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Guest service
  • Time management
  • Recipe execution
  • Inventory management
  • Food safety
  • Japanese cuisine
  • Grilling expertise
  • Food presentation
  • Knife skills
  • Guest interaction
  • Food storage
  • Customer service
  • Sanitizing
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Sales techniques

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Sports
  • Family Time
  • Hard Worker
  • Reliable
  • independent

Timeline

Teppanyaki Chef

Benihana
08.2022 - Current

Trainee

Chick-fil-A
09.2018 - 07.2022

Line Cook

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
06.2018 - 08.2018

Teacher Aide

Sun Valley Youth Center
05.2017 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Denver South High School
Davion Mcquay