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Victor Ferreira

Orlando,FL

Summary

Diligent Grill Cook with extensive experience in fine dining, high-volume restaurants, specializing in grill operations while proficient across multiple stations. Proven ability to maintain consistency under pressure, execute precise plates during peak service, and provide clear communication and effective teamwork. Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality and efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Fine Dining Cook

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
10.2023 - Current

Michelin-recommended restaurant by Chef Richard Blais.

  • Primary grill station cook in a high-volume operation, ensuring consistent accuracy, fast execution, and minimal re-fires during peak service.
  • Lead the grill station maintaining precise cook temperatures and delivering consistently praised dishes.
  • Maintain full proficiency across all stations.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of distinctive dishes that elevate the guest experience.
  • Assist with training and onboarding of cooks, building skills, and consistency across the team.
  • Maintain disciplined focus on meeting and exceeding high-quality standards during all aspects of service.
  • Extensive experience working all proteins and cuts.
  • Contribute to a positive kitchen environment through strong communication and teamwork.
  • Continuously expand culinary knowledge through research into techniques, flavors, and trends.

Line Cook

Hyatt Regency Orlando, Descend 21
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Although my time at this hotel was brief, I received strong evaluations from management and left on excellent terms.

Lead Cook

Janeiro Hotel
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Led plating and line execution, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Trained and supported the kitchen team.
  • Managed inventory and maintained a clean, organized kitchen.

Education

Graduation - Culinary

Universidade Estacio De Sa
Rio De Janeiro, RJ
11-2021

Skills

  • Experienced Grill Cook
  • Cross-station proficiency: grill, sauté, fry, pantry, prep
  • Experience with special events, Carving station and banquets
  • High-volume service Accurate ticket execution
  • Timing, pacing, and communication during rush
  • Food safety & HACCP compliance
  • Knife skills & protein fabrication
  • Recipe execution & Consistency
  • Inventory awareness & Waste reduction
  • Training and mentoring junior cooks

Accomplishments

    Multiple-time Hyatt Helpful Hero Award recipient, recognized for reliability, teamwork, and performance during high-volume service. Although I was not a direct employee of the hotel, the award was personally granted by the Chef in recognition of my dedication and professionalism.

Languages

English
Spanish
Portuguese

Timeline

Casual Fine Dining Cook

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
10.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Hyatt Regency Orlando, Descend 21
01.2022 - 09.2023

Lead Cook

Janeiro Hotel
02.2017 - 03.2020

Graduation - Culinary

Universidade Estacio De Sa