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DOMINIC DEIK

DOMINIC DEIK

Island Park,NY

Summary

Hard-working professional with 13 years of experience and a proven knowledge of food preparation, customer satisfaction, and food production, progressive experience in high-performing restaurants, successful in spearheading and completing various tasks while maintaining positive relations between staff and the patrons. Repeated success in guiding highly skilled, cross-functional staff members; able to build solid relationships with upper-level executive leaders and achieve consensus goals; Extensive experience with a variety of different cultural cuisines; Self-motivated and well-disciplined; Excellent oral and written communication Ability to handle diversity and the ability to adapt to change. Highly effective problem solver who handles stressful situations appropriately

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

GROTTA DI FUOCO
11.2015 - 10.2025
  • Ensure food is cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, fryers, and grills.
  • Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock using FIFO method.
  • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, or piercing them with utensils.
  • Clean and portion all forms of protein such as meats and fish.
  • Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
  • Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Ideate and execute weekly specials.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparations.
  • Close operations for the day
  • Executed food orders such as fish, meats and produce for the week.

Garde Manger

Persimmon
11.2016 - 02.2018
  • Worked in an open kitchen
  • Prepared salads deserts and small appetizers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Cleaned and worked with various micro vegetable's and seasonal produce.
  • Smoked proteins and produce


Line Cook, Kitchen Prep

PETER’S CLAM BAR
05.2014 - 09.2015
  • Worked steaming station steaming lobsters and steamers.
  • Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items.
  • Learned to clean floors and stations


Education

Culinary Arts Certificate -

Barry Technical Institute
Westbury, NY
06.2016

Masters in Business Administration - Hospitality

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.2022

Bachelors of Science - Culinary Arts and Food Service Management

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.2020

Associate in Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.2018

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Creativity
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Bilingual- English & Spanish
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Team leadership
  • Food safety
  • Fabrication
  • Inventory management

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Garde Manger

Persimmon
11.2016 - 02.2018

Sous Chef

GROTTA DI FUOCO
11.2015 - 10.2025

Line Cook, Kitchen Prep

PETER’S CLAM BAR
05.2014 - 09.2015

Masters in Business Administration - Hospitality

Johnson & Wales University

Bachelors of Science - Culinary Arts and Food Service Management

Johnson & Wales University

Associate in Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

Culinary Arts Certificate -

Barry Technical Institute
DOMINIC DEIK