ADILSON ANDRADE ORTIZ
Fall River,MA
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Barrett Waterfront
Fall River, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Trained, supervised and relieved chefs at variety of food preparation stations.
- Enforced compliance with company policies, legal requirements and best practice standards to guarantee cleanliness, efficiency and safety of prepared dishes.
- Offered prompt, friendly customer service at buffet and in dining room to promote pleasant dining experiences.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Line Cook
Barrett’s Waterfront
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
Housekeeper
Serena
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
Landscaper
Dinatale
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Breakfast Cook
Ashley Breakfast
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Education
No Degree - History
Professional Certification - Computer And Information Sciences
05.2012
High School Diploma -
05.2010
Skills
- Supplier Negotiations
- Product Inventories
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Training
- Verify Food Quality
- Funds Disbursement
- Professional Relationships
- Staff Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Contract Development and Management
- Mulching Gardens
- Foliage Removal
Languages
Crioule Cape Verdian
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef - Barrett Waterfront
03.2023 - Current
Shift Manager - McDonald's
05.2021 - 03.2023
Line Cook - Barrett’s Waterfront
03.2021 - 03.2023
Housekeeper - Serena
08.2019 - 12.2019
Landscaper - Dinatale
04.2018 - 12.2018
Breakfast Cook - Ashley Breakfast
02.2017 - 08.2019
University Cape Verde - No Degree, History
Center For Formation Technology - Professional Certification , Computer And Information Sciences
Alfredo Da Cruz Silva - High School Diploma,