Bryan Szymanski
Wofford Heights,CA
Summary
Hard-working professional with experience in ingredient pairings, plating and food presentation, and nutrition. Frequently praised as adaptable by peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conservation Corps Member / Kitchen Manager
CONSERVATION CORPS MEMBER, CCC
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Provided food for 30 - 120 Workers for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Checked equipment to ensure that it was operating properly.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to ensure our workers are well feed.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Moved and arranged tables, chairs and place settings to organize seating for groups.
- Washed dishes, glassware and flatware by hand and with industrial dishwasher.
- Portioned and wrapped food or placed food directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking and serving.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Maintained clean, organized cook station in compliance with company standards, procedures and sanitation requirements
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Protected vegetation from harm by insects, fungi or diseases through physical and chemical approaches.
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Taco Bell
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
Motel Cleaner
Sierra Vista Motel
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
- Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
- Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
- Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.
- Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
- Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
- Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
Education
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Forest Fire Prevention ( Brush and Tree Reduction )
- Critical Thinking
- Controlled Burns
- ServSafe Managers Certification
- Developing Menus
- Verify Food Quality
- Dietary Restrictions
- Plates Presentation
- Quality Control
- Operational Efficiency
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Food Handlers Permit
Accomplishments
- 2022 Humboldt County Fair Homestyle Chili Cook-Off hosted by Guy Fieri Winner of Most Spiciest Chili
- 2022 Fortuna Chili Cook-off winner of the best name award
Certification
- ServeSafe Managers Certification
- Food Handlers
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Conservation Corps Member / Kitchen Manager
CONSERVATION CORPS MEMBER, CCC
09.2021 - 07.2023
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Taco Bell
01.2021 - 05.2021
Motel Cleaner
Sierra Vista Motel
01.2013 - 12.2020
Bakersfield College
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