Diego Galeano

• Greeted guests and provided menus.
• Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
• Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
• Checked food before serving it to customers.
• Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
• Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
• Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
• Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
• Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
• Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.

• Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
• Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
• Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
• Checked all dishes before delivering them to ensure quality standards were met.
• Informed servers of any special dietary needs or allergies communicated by customers.
• Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.
• Provided assistance with clearing plates from tables after meals were completed.
• Cleaned and sanitized work areas throughout shift including counter tops, floors, equipment.

- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and requests for additional items or services.

• Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
• Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
• Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
• Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
• Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
• Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
• Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
• Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
• Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
• Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
• Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
• Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
• Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.

• Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
• Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
• Stocked shelves with food supplies, such as canned goods and dry ingredients.
• Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
• Disposed of garbage according to health regulations.
• Received deliveries of food items and stored them properly.
• Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.
• Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
• Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
• Organized storage areas for efficient access to items when needed.
• Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
• Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops, and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
• Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Stocked and restocked food items on the line.
• Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
• Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
• Followed all safety and sanitation guidelines when handling food and cleaning kitchen areas.
• Maintained a clean work area by washing dishes, utensils, equipment and counters throughout shift.
• Inspected fryers regularly to ensure optimal performance and temperature levels.
• Cooked orders according to customer specifications within established time frames.
• Operated deep fryers safely while cooking food items as per customer requests.
• Monitored product freshness and discarded out-of-date items according to health regulations.
• Communicated with customers about order details in a friendly manner.
• Trained new employees on fryer operation techniques.
• Performed daily maintenance checks on fryers including oil level monitoring.
• Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak hours.
• Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss operational issues or improvements related to customer service or quality control efforts.
• Wiped down counters with sanitizing spray to avoid contamination and foodborne illnesses.
• Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
• Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
• Communicated with kitchen staff to complete orders quickly.
• Restocked kitchen supplies and food items to properly prepare for food service.
• Restocked and rotated food products using first-in, first-out method.
• Set up station according to standard operating procedures with ample backup product to complete shift.

• Prepared food items according to recipes and instructions.
• Ensured quality control of all food products before serving.
• Organized buffet tables, beverage areas, and other service stations prior to events.
• Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces after each event.
• Received orders from clients and communicated details to the chef team accordingly.
• Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
• Assisted in developing menus based on seasonality of ingredients available locally.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.