Antonio Seldon Sr.
Washington,DC
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Hardworking and enthusiastic [Job Title] trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Solace Brewing
Washington Dc, DC
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- 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.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Prepared average of [Number] orders each shift.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Managed relationships and negotiating prices with vendors for ingredients and equipment.
Production Worker
Safeway
Washington Dc, DC
03.2019 - Current
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
Landscaper
RJO
Severna Park, MD
02.2012 - 12.2015
- 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.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
- Opened containers with steel cutters, claw hammers and other hand tools.
- Designed and drafted planting plans for formal gardens and perennial flowerbeds.
- Assessed pest damage and safely used appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ballou High School
Washington, DC06.1995
Skills
- Food Allergen Safety
- Hors-D'oeuvres Preparation
- Sauces Mixing
- Pastries, Breads and Desserts
Timeline
Line Cook
Solace Brewing
02.2022 - Current
Production Worker
Safeway
03.2019 - Current
Landscaper
RJO
02.2012 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Ballou High School