Estenildo Cardoso De Sousa
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Hardworking and enthusiastic [Job Title] trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. Detail-oriented [Job Title] with training in [Area of expertise] and [Type] cuisine. Excellent knife skills with dedication to innovative and modern dishes pleasing to all senses. Known for working quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations. Skilled [Type] Chef with [Number] years of culinary experience. Strong leadership and team-building capabilities. Recognized for [Type] cuisine. Level-headed [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience in [Type] kitchens. Proven history of streamlining kitchen procedures for maximized efficiency and speed. Great attention to detail with innovative meal-planning skills and [Type] training. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry]. Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
TAP
New York, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared average of [Number] orders each shift.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up work stations and prepped [Type] food for dishes to increase productivity during busy mealtimes.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.
- Led shifts while preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Adapted meals based on FOH tickets while maintaining accuracy and speed of preparation.
- Worked with kitchen managers to improve recipes for [Type] dishes, cutting costs [Numberand decreasing waste [Number]%.
- Prepared over [Number] [Type] meals daily, consistently collaborating with kitchen and FOH staff to maintain service flow.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook
Sesc-GO
Caldas Novas, Goias
10.2013 - 02.2022
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Managed kitchen staff to supervise preparation of foods and explain steps for readying specialty items.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
- Tasted, smelled and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
Education
M.D. - Financial Planning And Services
UFG
Universidade Federal De Goias02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Unicaldas
Faculdade De Caldas Novas06.2014
Master of Arts - Cook/chef
Senac
Caldas Novas10.2013
Skills
- Food rotation
- Recipe Creation
- Portioning
- Garnishing
- Food Presentation
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
- Food Presentation Talent
- Ingredients Measuring
- Menu planning
- Supply Management
- Kitchen sanitation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food safety
- Order delivery practices
- Sanitization
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Line Cook
TAP
06.2022 - Current
Cook
Sesc-GO
10.2013 - 02.2022
M.D. - Financial Planning And Services
UFG
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Unicaldas
Master of Arts - Cook/chef
Senac