Brendan Satawa
Lake Orion,MI
Summary
Results-driven cook with a strong commitment to exceptional food preparation and presentation in restaurant settings. Achievements include consistently preparing high-quality cuisine that meets stringent restaurant standards. Proficient in diverse culinary techniques, including pastry and baking, enhancing menu variety and guest satisfaction. Aiming to elevate dining experiences through innovative cooking methods and collaboration within a talented kitchen team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Opa's Food and Spirits
Lake Orion, MI
06.2021 - Current
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MISkills
- Food safety oversight
- Dish preparation
- Food presentation
- Cooking
- Sanitation
- Food handling
- Recipe modification
- Recipe-based cooking
- Frying
- Multitasking and organization
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Health code adherence
- Food preparation
- Temperature control
- Food plating
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food storage
Affiliations
- Play Basketball
Certification
- Customer Service certificate issued January 2022
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Cook
Opa's Food and Spirits
06.2021 - Current
- Customer Service certificate issued January 2022
High School Diploma -
Oakland Community College
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