Dario Creary
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Adept at elevating kitchen operations, I significantly enhanced food safety and cleanliness at Mangos Caribbean Restaurant, surpassing health inspections. My expertise in cooking techniques and strong leadership skills streamlined processes, reducing food waste and boosting team efficiency. Passionate about delivering top-notch customer service, I excel in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting tight deadlines with exceptional quality.
Energetic [Job Title] with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving.
Attentive [Job Title] with wide-ranging culinary experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Great Southern Cafe
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
- 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.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Head Cook
Mangos Caribbean Restaurant
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
- Tracked food costs and adjusted menu pricing accordingly to maintain profitability while offering competitive prices for customers.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste by implementing inventory management systems and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and cleanliness, surpassing local health inspections.
Education
No Degree - Mathematics, English And Foods
Donald Quarrie High School
Kingston,Jamaica06-2001
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Food plating
Timeline
Cook
Great Southern Cafe
07.2024 - 09.2024
Head Cook
Mangos Caribbean Restaurant
01.2024 - 09.2024
No Degree - Mathematics, English And Foods
Donald Quarrie High School
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