Kelvin Baez Loras
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with extensive experience at Cabana Jorges Restaurant, excelling in safe food handling and sanitation procedures. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through meticulous ingredient preparation and effective team collaboration. Recognized for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, contributing to a positive dining experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Cabana Jorges Restaurant
12.2024 - Current
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained organization in kitchen to keep track of multiple tasks and prepare meals correctly.
- Demonstrated strong attention-to-detail when measuring ingredients and following recipes closely for best results.
Assistant Manager
Aury Baez Lora
06.2012 - 11.2025
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Chef Assistant
Parque Galleria
04.2010 - 07.2017
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of orders, improving overall dining experience for guests.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
Head Custodian
Angolino Supermarket
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Increased overall satisfaction among users of the facility by consistently maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all spaces.
- Contributed to a positive school culture through professional interactions with students, staff, and visitors.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment effectively to minimize waste and ensure timely replenishment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Luis Ernesto Gomes Urives
Republica Dominicana 06-2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Equipment sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Ingredient preparation
- Food presentation
- Team contribution
- Surface sanitation
- Sanitation procedures
- Cleaning techniques
- Window cleaning
- Building maintenance
- Problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
Cabana Jorges Restaurant
12.2024 - Current
Head Custodian
Angolino Supermarket
08.2015 - 04.2017
Assistant Manager
Aury Baez Lora
06.2012 - 11.2025
Chef Assistant
Parque Galleria
04.2010 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Luis Ernesto Gomes Urives
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