Matthew R Davis
Cook & Dessert Decorator
St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Restaurant veteran, looking to move into a specialty field and grow my talents there. Want to connect with the community & provide a comforting local presence for the brand I chose to represent & work for. Graduated top of my class, AA degree in Business at SPC. Experience doing customer service including damage control for big names like Walmart, Metro PCS, Publix, & the St. Pete Pier. Excited to take on a new challenge with a positive brand.
Education
Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
University of South Florida
Bachelor's in Business
Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
St. Petersburg College
Associate in Economics
Work Experience
Cook & Dessert Decorator • Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille
High volume seafood restaurant located at the new St. Petersburg Pier.
Dessert specialty, Flatbread Pizza, Sandwich & Salad.
June 2020 - December 2020
Server, Cashier, Line Cook, Shift Leader • Brass Bowl Restaurant
Assisting Executive Head Chef Steven Hiance in ALL restaurant functions. Walking guests through restaurant layout/history, introducing menu specials, register sales, cooked to order while guests watched in our open kitchen layout, making espresso based drinks. Connecting with our guests, community, and surrounding businesses.
WOK , FLAT TOP, SOUS VIDE, GRILLE ahi tuna, salmon, steak, chicken, burgers
ESPRESSO MACHINE , COFFEE BAR espresso & specialty coffees
COMMERCIAL JUICE PRESSER fresh pressed organic juice blends
PIZZA OVEN flatbreads, salads, paninis
TOAST Point of Sale Terminal
February 2020 - July 2020
Gourmet Cook • Datz
Line cook : SWING specialty training to cover every station based on demand
DESSERT, SALAD, FLAT TOP GRILL, SAUTE, FRYER
May 2019 - September 2019
Sales Rep • Metro PCS
Connecting with customers to assess their needs, provide them the best product & services. Technical support, repairs, financing, phone & accessory sales.
January 2018 - December 2018
Returns Processor • 24-7 Intouch
Quality assurance in the online shopping experience, fraud prevention, account review, returns tracking, customer shopping assistance
January 2017 - December 2017
Seafood Cook • Tarpon Turtle
Upscale Seafood
FRY, SAUTE, GRILLE, FLAT TOP, DESERT, SALAD, PREP
January 2016 - December 2017
Warehouse Manager • Electronic Surplus Inc
Management, logistics, inventory, software testing, customer development, sales development
January 2006 - December 2014
Deli Clerk & Fry Cook • Pubix Supermarkets
Slicing delicatessens, sandwich making, preparing catering menu items, inventory management.
Promoted to kitchen cook/hot counter, where I prepared all fried, baked, and rotisserie oven chicken; in addition to all hot side items. Publix's KEY to success is treating EVERY customer like ROYALTY - I've continued this quality to every position since.
FRY, ROTISSERIE, HOT/COLD SANDWICHES, MEAT SLICER, INVENTORY.
January 2004 - December 2008
