Zelshanté Kemp
Nassau Bahamas
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Baha Mar, I excel in multitasking and customer service, ensuring high-quality food preparation and efficient kitchen management. Skilled in cooking and teamwork, I significantly contribute to workplace efficiency and customer satisfaction, leveraging my hospitality background to meet and exceed employer expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 1
Baha Mar
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Kitchen Helper
Mug’s Cafe
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by assisting with meal preparation and ensuring timely food delivery to customers.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Assisted chefs with various cooking tasks, contributing to the creation of diverse and delicious menu items for satisfied patrons.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
Bartender
Ultimate Take Away
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
File Clerk
Monique VA Gomez & Co
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Assisted with document scanning and imaging projects to support accurate file back-up.
- Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased accuracy.
- Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
- Created, implemented and monitored filing systems for easy retrieval of records.
- Sorted and classified documents into appropriate filing systems for increased traceability.
- Led clean-up initiative to declutter workspace, disposing of irrelevant files and creating more organized filing environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charles W Saunders Baptist High School
Nassau06.2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food handler certification
- Staff training
- Teamwork
- Sanitation
- Makeup
- Critical Thinking
- Creole
Languages
Creole / French
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Cook 1
Baha Mar
08.2022 - Current
Kitchen Helper
Mug’s Cafe
03.2022 - 06.2022
Bartender
Ultimate Take Away
05.2021 - 06.2021
File Clerk
Monique VA Gomez & Co
01.2020 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Charles W Saunders Baptist High School
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