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David Faria

Seymour,CT

Summary

Hardworking, reliable and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position in the culinary field. Ready to learn, grow and help team achieve company goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prep Cook

The Lake House
Wolcott, CT
03.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow prompt serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Kitchen Expeditor

Platt Technical High School
Milford, CT
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
  • Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality and appearance.
  • Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.


Restaurant Waiter

Platt Technical High School
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Worked at the schools restaurant The Orchard. This is opened to the public.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Kitchen Worker

Platt Technical High School
Milford, CT
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.

Kitchen Prep Cook

Platt Technical High School
Milford, CT
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Student

Platt Technical High School
Milford, CT
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Platt Technical High School
Milford, CT
06.2022

Skills

  • Menu memorization
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Food inspection
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Order delivery practices
  • Quick-learning
  • Ambitious
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Kitchen organization

Certification

ServSafe Food Managers Certification

Timeline

Prep Cook

The Lake House
03.2022 - Current

Kitchen Expeditor

Platt Technical High School
01.2019 - 06.2022

Restaurant Waiter

Platt Technical High School
01.2019 - 06.2022

Kitchen Worker

Platt Technical High School
01.2019 - 06.2022

Kitchen Prep Cook

Platt Technical High School
01.2019 - 06.2022

Student

Platt Technical High School
08.2018 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Platt Technical High School