Brandon Velasquez
Orlando,FL
Summary
Adept at maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, I excelled in fast-paced environments at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, ensuring top-notch food quality and safety. My strong multitasking abilities and effective team collaboration, coupled with expert knife skills and a customer-centric approach, significantly enhanced dining experiences. Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook 2
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
01.2023 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook 2
Universal Aventura
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Barista
Starbucks
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
IRSC
Port St. Lucie Fl04-2016
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Port St. Lucie Fl.08-2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Knife Skills
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of eight staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Cook 2
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
01.2023 - 10.2024
Cook 2
Universal Aventura
04.2020 - 12.2022
Barista
Starbucks
04.2020 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts - Culinary
IRSC
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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