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Dariel Salazar

Dariel Salazar

Panama City Beach,FL

Summary

Proven culinary professional with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional food preparation and presentation skills, honed across roles at Applebees and other esteemed establishments. Expert in sanitation practices and culinary creativity, I excel in fast-paced environments, significantly improving service quality. My strong attention to safe food handling and collaborative spirit make me a valuable asset to any kitchen team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Applebees
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Line Cook

Mcdonalds
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Line Cook

The Gran Marlin
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.

Education

5yrs Aproved - Social Worker

UNE Ana G Mendez
Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico

1 Yr - Culinary Arts

Instituto De Banca Y Comercio
Mayaguez Puerto Rico

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Sanitation
  • Supply Restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Grilling
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food Waste Reduction
  • Performance Improvement
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Portion Control
  • Food Plating
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Order Verification
  • Grilling expertise
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Sauce making
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Plating and presentation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Culinary creativity
  • New Hire Training

Timeline

Cook

Applebees
01.2024 - 09.2024

Line Cook

Mcdonalds
04.2023 - 12.2023

Line Cook

The Gran Marlin
06.2022 - 12.2022

5yrs Aproved - Social Worker

UNE Ana G Mendez

1 Yr - Culinary Arts

Instituto De Banca Y Comercio
Dariel Salazar