Dwayne Weekes Email & Phone Number

Cumming, Georgia, United States

• Play a pivotal role in the execution of servicing approximately 750 patient meals and 800 retail ticket meals daily. • Lead, coordinate, and support team members in food preparation, retail operations, patient tray setup and delivery, dishwashing machine operations, and maintaining food service area sanitation.• Assign tasks to team members, overseeing their work and providing clear technical guidance to accomplish goals.• Ensure seamless opening and closing of food service operations, adhering to established department guidelines.• Demonstrate knowledge in infection control, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines, maintaining safety standards in food service.• Investigate and address complaints and operational issues, proposing valuable procedural enhancements.• Contribute to achieving patient and customer satisfaction goals through the delivery of top-quality service.• Showcase proficiency in planning and preparing modified and restrictive diets while considering menu diversity.• Exemplify and educate staff on safety techniques in accordance with departmental policies and protocols.• Maintain operational readiness of department equipment by promptly reporting necessary repairs with maintenance.• Operate cash registers adeptly and efficiently, managing cafeteria cash drawer closures as required.

Atlanta, Ga

• Maintained operations of various sizes in many Eurest-Georgia Market locations, showing flexibility and adaptability with each assignment as a Traveling Chef Manager• Effectively managed and led kitchen staff in producing food for our Market Place concept and catering events• Served onsite and offsite catering needs of corporate and private clients, including setup and teardown• Consistently kept a clean and safe environment, adhering to all federal, state, and local sanitation/safety requirements scoring three perfect inspections (100%) from Steritech and the Health Department• Oversaw P&L food service operations maintaining food costs, labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and receiving • Controlled food cost by following purchasing specifications, product storage requirements, recipe standards and waste control procedures per Eurest Waste Not program • Performed requisitions, screening, interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching of employees

Atlanta, Ga

• Maintained operations of various sizes in many Eurest-Georgia Market locations, showing flexibility and adaptability with each assignment as a Traveling Chef Manager• Effectively managed and led kitchen staff in producing food for our Market Place concept and catering events• Served onsite and offsite catering needs of corporate and private clients, including setup and teardown• Consistently kept a clean and safe environment, adhering to all federal, state, and local sanitation/safety requirements scoring three perfect inspections (100%) from Steritech and the Health Department• Oversaw P&L food service operations maintaining food costs, labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and receiving • Controlled food cost by following purchasing specifications, product storage requirements, recipe standards and waste control procedures per Eurest Waste Not program • Performed requisitions, screening, interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching of employees

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Assisted overseeing and provided hands on preparation support for high-volume, daily production operation including the cafeteria (Chick-fil-A, Salsarita’s, Papa John’s, Panda Express, Crisp, American BBQ Classic, So Deli, grill’d Express, Whole+Sum), salad bar, soup station, bakery, outtakes, and catering with a staff of forty-five• Aided the implementation of new culinary programs in conjunction with Eurest marketing and culinary team• Member of the health and safety committee performing equipment inspections, requesting necessary service and repairs, and cleaning while communicating safe handling and sanitation to employees• Interacted with guests, soliciting feedback on products and services provided• Performed preliminary screening, interviewing, hiring, and training of employees• Followed Human Resource policies and procedures when working with employees

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Worked closely with Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager to create an environment ensuring the success of the store and department through excellent customer service and a demonstrated passion for food• Supervised, scheduled, coached, and evaluated ten full-time and part-time direct reports monitoring retail operations, customer service, delegating work assignments, while assuring excellent customer service• Worked towards department financial plan improving sales, profit, labor and inventory levels through quality practices and management procedures• Directed, oversaw, and assessed training to various department employees within my store, existing stores, and newly opened stores promoting efficiency, sanitation, and profitability (*required travel)• Managed inventories utilizing tracking reports, which assisted with the purchasing, receiving, stocking, rotating, and trending of inventory within the department in accordance with store’s “Truck to Shelf” policy

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Worked within catering and retail service operations of Campus Dining Services (CDS) managing, planning, organizing, and evaluating quality spec production and kitchen personnel (civil service and students), providing the best residential, retail, and catering options for the campus community• Prepared menu and meals for small events of two people to large events of 3000+ people, including specialty dishes for ISU Presidential events• Allocated to the following CDS teams: safety & sanitation, menu planning, product assessment• Directed kitchen personnel on safe food-handling procedures, proper use of kitchen equipment, food preparation and presentation all while enforcing established policies, procedures, and practices • Estimated supply needs, placed orders, scheduled delivery, received deliveries inspecting quantity and quality in accordance with established inventory recording practices

• Managed kitchen staff activities directing and coordinating the preparation of restaurant meals and catering events, ensuring uniform quality and presentation of meals, while ordering food and supplies• Enhanced and developed recipes, menus, and daily features• Incorporated new cooking techniques and inventory control, increasing sales and lowering cost

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Managed kitchen staff activities directing and coordinating the preparation of restaurant meals and catering events, ensuring uniform quality and presentation of meals, while ordering food and supplies• Enhanced and developed recipes, menus, and daily features• Incorporated new cooking techniques and inventory control, increasing sales and lowering cost

Ebensburg, Pa

• Directed and coordinated banquet and catering events from small business meetings to large weddings• Sat with customers to gather event food and layout requirements, providing suggestions and recommendations

Ebensburg, Pa

• Instructed adult continuing education students for the Culinary Shadowing Program

Lake Chautauqua, Ny

• Expedited breakfast, lunch, and dinner• Prepared and garnished salads, soups, sauces, meats, poultry, seafood and appetizers for the hotel and restaurant

Lake Chautauqua, Ny

• Expedited breakfast, lunch, and dinner• Prepared and garnished salads, soups, sauces, meats, poultry, seafood and appetizers for the hotel and restaurant

Ebensburg, Pa

• Managed and supervised bakery staff directing, controlling, and calculating the daily baking requirements • Assisted in the process of interviewing and selecting bakery employees to achieve the company’s vision and goals • Baked breads, cakes, pies, cookies, donuts, and pastries

Barnesboro, Pa

• Managed and supervised bakery staff directing, controlling, and calculating the daily baking requirements• Assisted in the process of interviewing and selecting bakery employees to achieve the company’s vision and goals • Baked breads, cakes, pies, cookies, donuts, and pastries

Ebensburg, Pa

• Prepped and cooked salads, soups, meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables. Baked breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.• Waited on customers, providing quality service

Barnesboro, Pa

• Baked breads, cakes, pies, cookies, donuts, and pastries

Associate'S Degree, Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/Manager

Diploma, Food Service And Management

Diploma