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David Montemarano

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Skilled Line Cook Supervisor with a proven track record at Stagecoach Restaurant, adept in food rotation and leading teams to exceed guest satisfaction. Excelled in maintaining high cleanliness standards and optimizing kitchen productivity, significantly enhancing dining experiences through meticulous recipe preparation and ingredient inspection.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Dennys Restaurant
Austintown, OH
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
  • Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Line Cook

Mocha House
Boardman, OH
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
  • Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.

Line Cook Supervisor

Stagecoach Restaurant
North Lima, OH
01.2007 - 08.2014
  • Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Scheduled shifts for line cooks based on projected business volume and staffing needs.

Skills

  • Food rotation
  • Portioning
  • Recipe preparation
  • Prep work
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Food presentation
  • Grill operation
  • Cleanliness standards

Training and Certifications

  • SafeServe food safety training
  • Management training

Education

High School Diploma -Cardinal Mooney, Youngstown, Ohio

Timeline

Line Cook

Dennys Restaurant
11.2023 - 05.2024

Line Cook

Mocha House
01.2020 - 08.2023

Line Cook Supervisor

Stagecoach Restaurant
01.2007 - 08.2014
David Montemarano