Dan Carabba
Coatesville,PA
Summary
26 years old with 10 years experience in the food industry. Previous work has taught me to thrive in a fast paced environment while staying clean and organized. Passionate about food and hospitality and looking to learn more while sharing my gained knowledge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Tel Hai Retirement Community
08.2014 - 08.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Gained experience working in various positions including grill, saute, cashier, garde manger, expediter, server, dishwasher, and even low level supervisory roles
Banquet Cook
Downingtown Country Club
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
- Portioned, wrapped, and labeled meat and seafood products, following proper dating procedures.
- Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
- Manned stations such as omelette stations, carving stations, waffle stations, etc. on the banquet floor.
Warehouse Inventory Profiler
Ace Hardware - Regional Distribution Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Trained team members on company techniques and procedures
- Analyzed spreadsheets and purchase orders to implement efficient picking practices depending on market supply and demand
- Maintain a safe woking environment for myself and others in a workplace that may pose many dangers
- Met important company deadlines that demanded efficient planning and preparation
Lead Grill Cook
1906 At Longwood Gardens
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and troubleshot recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
- Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
- Worked closely with lead purchaser on order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Trained new team members on kitchen operations and safety procedures.
- Trusted with training newer and often younger cooks how to thrive on a high volume, upscale line.
Education
High School Diploma -
Twin Valley High School
4851 N Twin Valley Rd, Elverson, PA 195202016
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management
Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts
3050 Hempland Rd, Lancaster, PA 176012018
Skills
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Strong work ethic
- High standards for personal safety as well as food safety
- Strong believer in the importance of organization
- Experience in banquets small and large (1000)
- Effective planner
- Experience and familiarity with various tools and machines around the commercial kitchen
- Excellent communicator and teacher
Hobbies and Interests
- Personal finance
- Investing
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Cooking
- Aviation
- Motorcycles
Timeline
Lead Grill Cook
1906 At Longwood Gardens
01.2022 - Current
Warehouse Inventory Profiler
Ace Hardware - Regional Distribution Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
Banquet Cook
Downingtown Country Club
01.2018 - 09.2018
Cook
Tel Hai Retirement Community
08.2014 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Twin Valley High School
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management
Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts
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