Dominic Montisano
Portland,OR
Summary
Reliable meat cutter with a true passion for the work I do. I possess strong knife skills, excellent customer service abilities, and a desire to learn as much as I possibly can. I come with an understanding of the needs of the department, and what part I play in helping the department and the store as a whole.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Market Of Choice
05.2023 - Current
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Reduced shrink with better grinding practices.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Maintained written record of temperature, grinds, and shrink to company standards and ensure quality.
- Assisted in ordering and inventory.
- Reworked and marketed products to reduce shrink.
- Proficient knife skills.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Prioritize customer service and interactions for a satisfied customer, helping them leave with a positive experience.
Meat Cutter
Alberstsons
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained appealing cases throughout high-volume shopping.
- Reworked and marketed products to reduce shrink.
- Informing and conversing with a wide variety of customers in a helpful, appreciated manner.
- Proficient knife skills, use of band saw, grinder, tenderizers, and cleaning equipment.
- Cut custom orders as requested.
- Consistently multi-task to ensure completion of highest priority tasks, switching whats needed throughout the day.
- Maintained written records of temperature, grinds, and shrink to company standards and to ensure the highest quality.
Line Cook
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed non-stop preparation throughout the day.
- Large rushes, incredibly high volume, with limited line cooks.
- Changing menu based on the seasons, local foods, and chef's specifications.
- Event coordination, providing catering for parties of up to 500. Communicating with the rest of the staff about needs and timelines.
- Pressure management, executing properly with time constraints and high demand.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment open to close.
Certified Learning Coach/Line Cook Supervisor
Red Robin
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Responsible for cooking orders up to company and guest standards and specifications.
- Training new staff on all equipment, procedures, menu items, and cleaning practices.
- Manage very large rushes effectively nightly.
- Was transferred to three Red Robins in the Cleveland area, to train cooks and new hires.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deland High School
Deland, FL09.2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Inventory Processing
- Cooking Methods
- De-Boning, Tying and Trimming
- Temperature Checks
- Sales
- Food Safety
- Meat Weighing and Labeling
- Safety Rules
- Special Requests
- Safe Work Practices
- Equipment Sharpening
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Market Of Choice
05.2023 - Current
Meat Cutter
Alberstsons
06.2022 - 05.2023
Line Cook
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
10.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Learning Coach/Line Cook Supervisor
Red Robin
03.2017 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Deland High School