Dajade Melby

11 Dorsey Road, Apartment B

Newport News, Virginia 23606
757-416-4661 | Dajmel9374@students.ecpi.edu
OBJECTIVE
To combine my service-oriented personality and developing culinary skills in a role
that allows me to contribute to and learn from a professional kitchen team.
EDUCATION
Culinary Institute of Virginia, Newport News, VA
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
Warwick High School, Newport News, VA
Graduation Date: June, 2015
Diploma
CULINARY EXPERIENCE
P.F. Changs, Newport News, VA
Drahma Cook
08/2015-12/2015
Responsible for weighing and portioning meats/vegetables, assisting with
prep when necessary.
Provided Wok station cook with portioned ingredients for each dish based on
proper cooking order and adherence to any customer allergies.
Kept station properly stocked and sanitized.
Waffle House, Newport News, VA
Overnight Server/Cook
03/2015 08/2015
Rotated through both server and cook positions based on needs of the
restaurant.
Responsible for deep cleaning of restaurant during low volume hours to
ensure highest level of cleanliness and sanitation before start of breakfast.
Harpoon Larrys, Newport News, VA
Busser/Prep Cook/Raw Bar
07/2014 02/2015
Efficiently cleared tables and dishes to ensure quick turnover of tables.
Utilized recipe cards to prepare soups, chowders, and prep for A la Carte
Kitchen.
Maintained and served orders out of Raw Bar.
Communicated details about raw bar menu to guests.
McDonalds, Newport News, VA
Cashier/Cook/Drive-through
03/2013 05/2014
Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of dining area, kitchen, and bathrooms.
Cooked and prepared menu items in accordance with strict focus on
consistency.
Interacted with customers in a fast and friendly manner while taking orders
and handling exchange of money.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NOTE

Achieved Lieutenant Commander rank in 2.5 years of Navy Junior Reserve

Officer Training Corps (ROTC) participation.
Current National Security Clearance.

Professional References Available Upon Request