Edwin Colon Figueroa
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Experienced kitchen professional skilled in team collaboration and problem-solving. Known for effective communication and time management, consistently delivering high-quality meals while adhering to strict safety standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SRSLH / SLA
Board of Education
New York, New York
12.2005 - Current
- Organize kitchen supplies and maintain cleanliness in cooking spaces.
- Manage inventory of ingredients and equipment for cooking classes.
- Order supplies as needed to meet demands.
- Keep track of inventory levels of ingredients.
- Helped maintain a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Monitor food quality throughout the duration of each meal to meet standards set forth by the school.
- Prepare and cook daily meals following established recipes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Monitored food safety standards by checking temperatures and hygiene practices.
- Operate kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens safely and efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate meal preparation tasks.
- Assist in training new cooks on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintain sanitation standards in the kitchen area including washing dishes, wiping down surfaces, and sweeping floors.
Skills
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Quality monitoring
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Planning
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-Directed
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
Certification
Food Protection Certificate
Timeline
SRSLH / SLA
Board of Education
12.2005 - Current