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Blake Messacar

Seminole

Summary

Dynamic Cook Team Lead with extensive experience at Sally O’Neals Pizza Hotline, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail. Streamlined operations and trained staff, significantly reducing food waste while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Team Lead

Sally O’Neals Pizza Hotline
01.2025 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.

Cook

Bellas Italian Cafe
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.

Cook

Sally O’Neals Pizza Hotline
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Cashier
  • Obtained orders in person and over the phone


Education

High School Diploma -

Plant High School
Tampa, FL
05-2025

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Kitchen organization
  • Food preparation
  • Team Player
  • Friendly
  • Work well with others
  • Effective Communication
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Cook Team Lead

Sally O’Neals Pizza Hotline
01.2025 - Current

Cook

Bellas Italian Cafe
10.2024 - 01.2025

Cook

Sally O’Neals Pizza Hotline
03.2023 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

Plant High School