Hardworking professional coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Bahamas Fish
Miami, FL
05.2024 - Current
Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Cook Shift Leader
Restaurante Candita
Camaguey, Camaguey
02.2021 - 11.2023
Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.
Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
Assisted in developing new menu items based on customer feedback.
Performed regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
Coordinated with other departments such as front-of-house or catering services when needed.
Conducted daily meetings with kitchen staff to review specials and daily menus.
Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
Implemented cost saving measures while still maintaining high quality standards.
Assistant Superintendent Police (A.S.P) RESERVE at ROYAL BAHAMAS POLICE FORCE BAHAMAS GOVERMENTAssistant Superintendent Police (A.S.P) RESERVE at ROYAL BAHAMAS POLICE FORCE BAHAMAS GOVERMENT
Physical Education Teacher/Adjunct Professor at Miami Dade Public Schools and Florida International UniversityPhysical Education Teacher/Adjunct Professor at Miami Dade Public Schools and Florida International University