Dandre Hawkins
Beltsville
Summary
Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Jerk Pit
02.2020 - Current
- Prepare and cook specific menu items such as Jerk Chicken, Curries, & Oxtail
- Maintain cooking station by prepping ingredients, sauces and marinades
- Cook menu items to order such as grilling chicken, frying plantains or braising oxtail
- Properly store and handle food, labeling and dating
- Clean and sanitize cooking stations, utensils, and equipment at the end of each shift
Line Cook
IHOP
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Prepare and cook menu items accurately and efficiently, following company recipes
- Set up cooking station, prepare ingredients and ensure all equipment is properly maintained and clean
- Check quality of ingredients and manage food storage, stock and ingredient orders
- Cooking food to order - worked the Grill/flattop station
- Work with other kitchen staff, cross-train on different stations and have good communication
Grill Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
2016 - 2019
- Grill, fryer and flattop cook
- Prepared and cooked food in a fast-paced environment
- Maintained recipe guidelines based on company standards
- Ensured food safety and sanitation, including daily cleaning checklist
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff
Prep/Line Cook
TGI Fridays
2014 - 2016
- Prepped and cooked high volume of orders
- Worked grill, fryer and pantry station
- Knife skills and portion control
- Food safety and sanitation
Education
High School Diploma -
Wheaton High School
Silver Spring, MDSkills
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen station setup
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Time management
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Teamwork & Communication
Timeline
Line Cook
Jerk Pit
02.2020 - Current
Line Cook
IHOP
01.2015 - 01.2020
Grill Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
2016 - 2019
Prep/Line Cook
TGI Fridays
2014 - 2016
High School Diploma -
Wheaton High School