Brian Stella
Schenectady,NY
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. Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues. HVAC and Refrigeration Technician skilled at communicating with vendors, team members and customers. Excellent organization skills to manage multiple time-sensitive work orders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Dog Haus Biergarten
07.2021 - 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.
- 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.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Barista
Dunkin' Brands
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Education
Applied Technologies - HVAC Installation And Repair
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2024
High School Diploma -
Niskayuna High School
Schenectady, NY06.2022
Skills
- High-Volume Production Capabilities
- Heating Principles Knowledge
- Educated on Charging Principles
- In-Depth Knowledge of Refrigeration Systems
- MSDS Database Knowledge
- Control Systems Programming
- HVAC Change-Out Procedures Expertise
- Leak Checks
- EPA Requirements Knowledge
- Motor Replacement
- Defrost Controls
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Barista
Dunkin' Brands
05.2022 - 08.2022
Cook
Dog Haus Biergarten
07.2021 - Current
Applied Technologies - HVAC Installation And Repair
Hudson Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Niskayuna High School
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