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Dany Navarro

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with several years of related experience.

Skilled cook with diverse experience in various culinary settings, including high-volume restaurants and boutique catering services. Possess strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu development, and kitchen safety protocols. Team-oriented professional with ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining creativity and quality standards. Contributed to significant improvements in kitchen operations and customer satisfaction ratings through innovative recipe development and effective inventory management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

KPMG Global
Montvale, New Jersey
11.2022 - 09.2024
  • Modified existing recipes and created new recipes to meet changing nutritional content needs.
  • Conducted daily meetings with kitchen staff to review specials and daily menus.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.

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Chef De Cuisine

Brady’s at the station
Ramsey, New Jersey
02.2009 - 04.2021
  • Developed and implemented new menu items to meet customer needs.
  • Provided guidance and direction on plating techniques for staff.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.

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Cook Shift Leader

Zest Restaurant
Suffern, New York
10.2006 - 02.2009
  • Modified existing recipes and created new recipes to meet changing nutritional content needs.
  • Conducted daily meetings with kitchen staff to review specials and daily menus.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.

Cafeteria Worker

Seiko company
Mahwah, NJ
04.2004 - 02.2009
  • Prepared hot entrees according to recipes and instructions provided by supervisor.
  • Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
  • Utilized safe and efficient methods for

Cook's Assistant

Pastels restaurant
Mahwah
02.2003 - 09.2006
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
  • Recorded temperatures on appropriate logs and reports to notify supervisor of discrepancies.
  • Assisted in prepping ingredients for meals by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables.

Dishwasher

Pastels restaurant
Mahwah, New Jersey
01.2002 - 02.2003
  • Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen, and food service skills.
  • Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
  • Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.

Education

English - English

Ramsey High School
Ramsey, New Jersey
01-2004

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Special diets
  • Problem-solvin
  • leadership, commitment, knife skills, listening, following directions, English and Spanish, reading, read recipes,

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

KPMG Global
11.2022 - 09.2024

Chef De Cuisine

Brady’s at the station
02.2009 - 04.2021

Cook Shift Leader

Zest Restaurant
10.2006 - 02.2009

Cafeteria Worker

Seiko company
04.2004 - 02.2009

Cook's Assistant

Pastels restaurant
02.2003 - 09.2006

Dishwasher

Pastels restaurant
01.2002 - 02.2003

English - English

Ramsey High School
Dany Navarro