Dominic Cingari Jr
Brooklyn
Summary
Over 20 years of full-time experience in the food industry. Various experience gained included: working in both retail and wholesale markets, food preparation, cook, and management skills.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Demolition Laborer
A and L Construction
Brooklyn NY
- Operated heavy machinery to safely dismantle structures and remove debris.
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing hazardous materials in compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute demolition plans efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted inspections of tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety standards.
Driver
Oil on the go
Brooklyn, N.Y.
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted with loading and unloading when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding locations and car status updates.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Performed routine maintenance such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Performed emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires or jump starting batteries when needed.
Covid Gap
12.2020 - 03.2022
Food Service Worker
Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin
Brooklyn, N.Y.
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Received orders and stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Took orders and served food in a timely manner.
Driver Manager
Doughmarkets inc
Brooklyn, N.Y.
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Interacted with customers in a pleasant, cordial manner.
- Checked vehicle after each shift for any damage and made sure it was properly cleaned and maintained.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and made sure they were in excellent condition.
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients and families do deliver outstanding customer care.
Deli/ Short Order Cook
Bagel Road of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, N.Y.
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Stood in for other members of the kitchen staff.
- Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
- Double-checked plated meals before sending them to the dining room.
- Filled specialized menu orders.
- Prepared food in the morning and before services started.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
- Fulfilled special order requests, including special occasion cakes and party platters.
- Accurately made change for cash transactions.
- Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins, dry storage racks and chemical storage room.
- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
- Complied with all health department regulations and rectified issues immediately.
- Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
- Transported all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
Manager
Dough
N.Y., N.Y.
11.2011 - 10.2016
- Extended existing customer relationships through extensive communication and tried-and-true marketing strategies.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for the team.
- Coordinated, led and executed brand training presentations for trade or trend shows and new partners to generate and drive product awareness and sales.
- Addressed customer issues to ensure swift and successful resolution.
- Coordinated and launched grand openings for new stores.
- Recruited and trained new staff members and produced employee schedules.
Overnight driver
Doughganch
Brooklyn, N.Y.
11.2010 - 10.2011
- Addressed customer issues to ensure swift and successful resolution.
- Recruited and trained new staff members and produced employee schedules.
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession
Bassetts catering inc
Brooklyn, N.Y.
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Stood in for other members of the kitchen staff.
- Double-checked plated meals before sending them to the dining room.
- Filled specialized menu orders.
- Prepared food in the morning and before services started.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
- Fulfilled special order requests, including special occasion cakes and party platters.
- Accurately made change for cash transactions.
- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
- Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
Pizza Maker/ short order cook
Petes Place
Brooklyn, N.Y.
05.2007 - 01.2010
- Stood in for other members of the kitchen staff.
- Double-checked plated meals before sending them to the dining room.
- Filled specialized menu orders.
- Prepared food in the morning and before services started.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
- Fulfilled special order requests, including special occasion cakes and party platters.
- Accurately made change for cash transactions.
- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
- Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins, dry storage racks and chemical storage room.
- Transported all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
Food Service Manager
Pizza Pazza
Brooklyn, N.Y.
02.2004 - 02.2007
- Trained and mentored new employees each quarter.
- Assessed employee schedules for effectiveness and approved all timesheets.
- Responded to customer concerns in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
- Closed down the kitchen after each shift and precisely followed closing checklist for kitchen stations.
- Gave every customer immediate and undivided attention.
- Served shoppers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
- Proofed dough products and baked breads, cookies and other bakery products.
- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
Lead Cook/prep cook / pizza maker
Eat at joes pizza inc
N.Y., N.Y.
03.1996 - 11.2003
- Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
- Stood in for other members of the kitchen staff.
- Double-checked plated meals before sending them to the dining room.
- Filled specialized menu orders.
- Prepared food in the morning and before services started.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
- Fulfilled special order requests, including special occasion cakes and party platters.
- Accurately made change for cash transactions.
- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
- Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins, dry storage racks and chemical storage room.
- Complied with all health department regulations and rectified issues immediately.
- Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Sheepshead bay high
Brooklyn, N.Y.01.1994
Skills
- Kitchen sanitation
- Post-shift cleanup
- Employee supervision
- Knife safety
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent customer service
- Payment processing
- Table clearing
- Fluent in [Language]
- Outstanding cleanliness
- Customer service
- Effective multi-tasker
- Point of Sale (POS) system operation
- Employee training
- Time management
- Safe food handling
- Team building
- Meeting deadlines
- Strong team member
- Cash register operation
- Meat slicing expertise
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Driver
Oil on the go
03.2022 - 02.2024
Covid Gap
12.2020 - 03.2022
Food Service Worker
Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin
11.2018 - 12.2020
Driver Manager
Doughmarkets inc
02.2018 - 11.2018
Deli/ Short Order Cook
Bagel Road of Brooklyn
01.2017 - 01.2018
Manager
Dough
11.2011 - 10.2016
Overnight driver
Doughganch
11.2010 - 10.2011
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession
Bassetts catering inc
04.2010 - 10.2010
Pizza Maker/ short order cook
Petes Place
05.2007 - 01.2010
Food Service Manager
Pizza Pazza
02.2004 - 02.2007
Lead Cook/prep cook / pizza maker
Eat at joes pizza inc
03.1996 - 11.2003
High School Diploma - undefined
Sheepshead bay high
Demolition Laborer
A and L Construction