Damien Tapp
Lyman
Summary
I am a culinary professional prepared for high-pressure kitchen environments with focus on delivering high-quality dishes. Adept at collaborating with team members to streamline kitchen operations and ensure timely service. Known for flexibility and reliability, with strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Wild Ace Pizza & Pub
Greer, SC
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Ensured food safety and sanitation standards met throughout kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient kitchen workflow during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and equipment usage to enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Main Grill Cook
Fuddruckers Restaurants LLC
Greer, SC
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Prepared and cooked various meats, poultry, vegetables, and other food items according to recipes or customer specifications.
- Maintained a clean workstation area, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
- Monitored stock of all necessary supplies needed for daily operations.
- Ensured that all food products were stored in accordance with health regulations.
- Responded promptly to guests' requests related to grill-cooked dishes.
- Organized supplies in an efficient manner so that they can be easily accessed during peak hours.
- Trained new staff members on proper usage of kitchen tools and equipment.
- Communicated with wait staff regarding customer special orders or dietary restrictions.
- Cleaned up spilled food quickly to ensure safe working conditions in the kitchen area.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials used for grilling purposes.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen to reduce hazards and risk of food-borne illnesses.
- Built expertise on menu items to answer guest questions related to ingredients.
- Operated and cleaned flat top grill, char grill, hood vent and fryers.
- Chopped, cut, sliced and diced ingredients in preparation for shift.
- Stored foods in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Cook
Waffle House
Duncan, SC
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Prep Cook
Flavor Shack
Duncan, SC
05.2022 - 07.2022
Cook Trainer
Zaxbys
Duncan, SC
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Organized and conducted orientation sessions to introduce new employees to restaurant policies and procedures.
- Mentored trainees to ensure they had the skills needed to work independently as a cook.
- Instructed cooks on how to properly use kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, steamers .
Education
GED -
James F. Byrnes High School
Duncan, SC06-2022
Skills
- Order Accuracy
- Cooking techniques
- Portion Control
- Food presentation
- Meat Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Sanitation Practices
- Knife Skills
- New Hire Training
- Customer Service
- Inventory Replenishment
- Food Preparation
- Fryer Operation
- Food Storage
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food Plating
- Flexible Schedule
- Hard-working
- Team Player
- Multitasking and Organization
- Waste Reduction
- Food allergy awareness
- Willing to Learn
- Inventory Monitoring
- Cleaning and organization
- Highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Professional attitude
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Wild Ace Pizza & Pub
08.2025 - Current
Cook
Waffle House
04.2023 - 07.2023
Prep Cook
Flavor Shack
05.2022 - 07.2022
Main Grill Cook
Fuddruckers Restaurants LLC
03.2021 - 09.2024
Cook Trainer
Zaxbys
08.2019 - 09.2020
GED -
James F. Byrnes High School
References
- Joseph Clark - 1(864) 430-2099
- Isabella McCray - - 1(864) 915-0667
- Marcus Lilyea - 1(864) 371-0645
- Benji Wilson - 1(864) 909-4228
- Andrea Lilyea - (864) 541-1443
- Jason Napoli - 1(864) 357-8991
- Dawn Berridge - (864) 395-2463