Ayanna Davis
Denver
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in leading teams and overseeing production operations. Proven expertise in implementing cost-effective measures to improve production processes and ensure accuracy and quality control. Skilled in motivating teams and inspiring high-performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Cholon Concepts
10.2024 - Current
- Led the team to provide a great dining experience to our customers
- Set and maintained appropriate pars
- Monitored inventory, and provided accurate counts each month
- Handled ordering for FOH and BOH items
- Maintained a clean environment in the kitchen
Production Supervisor
Clarks Market
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Conferred with other supervisors and shift leaders to coordinate operations and activities between departments.
- Analyzed data from reports in order to identify areas for improvement in terms of productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Developed and implemented production schedules and monitored progress of production goals to ensure timely completion.
- Developed new products and production processes.
- Conferred with management, co-workers, and subordinates to resolve problems or grievances.
- Monitored inventory to adjust scheduling and inform supply needs.
- Tracked and monitored inventory levels and identified fluctuations in demand.
Line Cook
ChoLon
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked under chef and sous chef to provide a great dining experience for customers.
- With attention to detail and time management, worked together as a team to provide great quality food.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and efficiently during peak hours of operation.
- Demonstrated ability to follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications while preparing food.
- Proficiently operated various kitchen appliances such as grills, ovens, fryers and other equipment.
- Weighed, measured, and mix ingredients according to recipes and personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Utilized grills, fryers and ovens to heat food to appropriate serving temperatures.
Customer Service Representative
Deckers Brands
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Call center representative working with multiple softwares to assist with customer needs.
- Works with customers to solve billing and shipment issues, as well as order placement.
- Assisted customers with product selection by providing detailed information about available products and services.
- Logged details of customer service calls in computer system following correct protocols.
- Addressed customers courteously using suitable methods and problem-solving skills.
- Followed up with customers regarding product functionality and overall satisfaction.
- Displayed strong organizational skills while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Maintained logs and documentation to detail key information regarding incoming and outgoing calls.
Realtor
Coldwell Banker
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Assisted with clients home buying needs as well as conducted open houses for sellers.
- Worked every day cold calling to create interest for prospective buyers and sellers.
- Assisted sellers in how to best promote their properties to attract advantageous offers.
Sous Chef
Docs Downtown Grille
11.2013 - 10.2020
- Works under the chef to manage kitchen staff.
- Ensuring time management, cleanliness, and teamwork in the kitchen.
- Daily order placement for kitchen supplies.
- Conducted monthly inventory checks.
- Monitored labor numbers to stay within budget.
- Ensured compliance with all health codes and safety regulations while overseeing the cleanliness of the kitchen area.
- Established standard operating procedures for efficient workflow within the kitchen area.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, recipe development and plating.
- Enforced sanitation practices to safeguard employees and patrons.
- Developed and maintained systems to ensure food quality and freshness.
Line Cook
208 Talbot
06.2012 - 11.2013
- Worked under chef and sous chef to provide a great dining experience for customers.
- With attention to detail and time management, worked together as a team to provide great quality food.
- Weighed, measured, and mix ingredients according to recipes and personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Performed daily quality checks of ingredients used in preparation.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and ingredients to meet customer requests and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared and sold food that met food quality indicators.
- Portioned, arranged, and garnished food and served food to waiters or patrons.
Education
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD, USSkills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Time Management
- Self Starter
- Problem Solving
- Attention To Detail
- Training and mentoring
- Quality Control
- Health and safety compliance
- Production targets
- Production and processing
Timeline
Sous Chef
Cholon Concepts
10.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Clarks Market
06.2023 - 06.2024
Line Cook
ChoLon
10.2021 - 06.2023
Customer Service Representative
Deckers Brands
11.2020 - 07.2021
Realtor
Coldwell Banker
09.2017 - 10.2020
Sous Chef
Docs Downtown Grille
11.2013 - 10.2020
Line Cook
208 Talbot
06.2012 - 11.2013
Stevenson University
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Investing, Learning, Outdoors, Culinary, Art, Volunteering