Donald Dias AIH

Assisted in preparation and cooking of various food items, including meats, poultry, vegetables, sauces, and baked goods.

• Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
• Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
• Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.

• Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, resulting in consistent quality of prepared foods.
• Displayed strong attention to detail when setting up buffet stations or cleaning the dining area after service.
• Maintained proper food handling procedures by following safety and sanitation guidelines diligently.
• Adhered to hotel brand standards when preparing meals and maintaining the appearance of the dining area.

• Prepared dishes properly and in accordance with Customers’ request
• Performed extra duties at the request of management
• Operated kitchen utensils, equipment, and reported any damages that may affect the kitchen's quality of work
• Collaborated with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high quality food and service
• Assisted the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
• Followed recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Arranged "Chef runs" to stores on behalf of Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Food & Beverage Director., Responsible for preparing breakfast for guests
• Prepared food, manned the breakfast buffet, and ordered supplies
• Provided guests with condiments upon request
• Cleared cutlery and crockery from Customers' tables
• Resolved Customers' queries and complaints
• Assembled the breakfast buffet before mealtime and disassembled it thereafter.
• Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
• Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
• Maintained strict adherence to legal and safety regulations, ensuring safe drinking environment.
• Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.

• Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
• Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.

• Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
• Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
• Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
• Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.

• Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen, resulting in improved health and safety inspections.

• Collaborated with housekeeping staff to ensure timely delivery of clean linens to guest rooms.
• Used special fabric treatments, borax, and [Type] cleaner to remove stains.

• Prepared high quality food items for customers in a timely and consistent fashion
• Accurately setted up food stations for events as designed and requested
• Worked varying schedules to reflect business needs including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Cooperatively and collaboratively worked with other departments as needed
• Prepared salad bar in the hotel breakroom on a variety of salads and ingredients displayed for self-service.

• Followed the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
• Labeled and stocked all ingredients on shelves, so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measured ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepared cooking ingredients by washing vegetables, chopping vegetables, and cutting meat.

• Assisted in truck unloading, handling, proper storage of food, and related items to maintain inventory at appropriate stocking levels and to ensure proper rotation of perishable and non-perishable food items.

• Kept items stocked, changed out kegs, and ensured bartops are cleaned
• Carried used dishes and cups to dish room to be cleaned
• Prepared syrups, fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients for the Bar
• Supported
• Bar Team by juicing, stocking, prepping, rotating kegs, products and service ware that allowed proper execution of the steps of service.

• Sanitized and polished silverware
• Assembled silverware and tablecloths.

• Washed and stocked dishes, silverware, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans, for both Front of House and
• Heart of House teams
• Maintain the Company's restrooms, facilities, and ground to ensure they meet expectations of guests.

• Responsible for training, recruiting, and developing new and incoming Employees
• Attended training and development meetings with other Trainers from different departments
• Ability to coach and mentor.

Ensured the cleanliness of all dishware. Carefully washed used dishware by hand, and safely and skillfully operated the washing equipment, to thoroughly clean all service ware, cookware, and utensils, including polishing stainless and silverware. Diced tomatoes, cooked biscuits, kettle chips, and tortilla chips. Prepped chicken stock for Sous Chefs and Line Cooks. Aided Prep Cooks by converting potatoes into raw french fries, punching, and storing french fries into cooler/walk in.

Performed cleaning tasks as required, including collecting carts from parking lot and greeting customers. Responsible for stocking merchandise, trash outs, and conducting customer transactions. Greeted customers and loaded groceries into their vehicles. Collected carts from parking lots and returned them into store. Assisted Produce Department by stocking, rotating, facing, fruits and vegetables.

Performed cleaning tasks as required, including collecting carts from parking lot and greeting customers. Responsible for stocking merchandise, trash outs, and conducting customer transactions. Greeted customers and loaded groceries into their vehicles. Collected carts from parking lots and returned them into store.

Greeted customers by responding to their questions about products and services. Provided outstanding customer service. Cross-sold products and services to customers. Introduced promotions and opportunities to customers.

Sold products by providing customers with information needed for them to make product-related decisions. Filled lunch meat and cheese cases.