David Izazaga
Providence
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Whiskey Republic, excelling in operational excellence and team management. Proven track record in optimizing workflows, resulting in superior food quality and customer satisfaction. Skilled in task delegation and committed to workplace safety, fostering a productive kitchen environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Leader
Alpine Country Club
04.2019 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
Line Cook
Bistro 22
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Head Chef
Whiskey Republic
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Dish Washer
Basta
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Operational excellence
- Workflow optimization
- Task delegation
- Team management
- Cost control
- Cost reduction
- Troubleshooting
- Workplace safety
- Recipe development
- Food presentation
Certification
Managerial serv safe lience
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Leader
Alpine Country Club
04.2019 - 02.2025
Line Cook
Bistro 22
04.2018 - 04.2019
Dish Washer
Basta
02.2016 - 03.2017
Head Chef
Whiskey Republic
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Southern New Hampshire University
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