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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Server

Derrick Clara

Bridgewater,MA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Greyhound Tavern
Bridgewater, MA
10.2021 - Current
  • Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles and cleaning floors during slow periods.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.

Server

99 Restaurants
Bridgewater, MA
08.2019 - Current
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Bartender

Bertuccis Restaurant
Norwood, MA
04.2012 - 06.2019
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
  • Placed Alcohol orders on a weekly basis, maintaining proper par levels
  • Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA

Skills

  • Policy and Procedure Compliance
  • Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
  • Plating and Presentation
  • New Recipe Creation
  • Purchasing and Receiving
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Product Rotations
  • Recipe Adherence
  • Proper Portioning
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Customer Service
  • Hospitality Management
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Restaurant Operation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Greyhound Tavern
10.2021 - Current

Server

99 Restaurants
08.2019 - Current

Bartender

Bertuccis Restaurant
04.2012 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Bridgewater State University

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