Daniel Betancourt
Winter Park,FL
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
OVG
Winter Park, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
Cook
Charley’s Steakhouse
Orlando, Florida
09.2011 - 01.2022
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
Education
Cepero Bonilla
Havana, Cuba 07-1995
Skills
- Sauteing
- Grilling
- Cooking
- Food safety oversight
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
OVG
08.2023 - Current
Cook
Charley’s Steakhouse
09.2011 - 01.2022
Cepero Bonilla