Francis Otano
New Bedford,Massachusetts
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offer over 10 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kichent Manager
Centre St Burguer
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Sauted/ Fry Cook/ Griil
Union Oyster House
01.2011 - 10.2019
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- adhered to company policies on uniform dress code, puntuality, attended.
Lead Cook, Sauted,fry Cook,sala Station.griil Cook
JOES BAR & GRILL
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
BHCC
Boston, MA01-2024
High School Diploma -
Malta Ellio Vocational School
Dominican Republic02-2004
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration and leadership
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Interests
- Cooking
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
Timeline
Kichent Manager
Centre St Burguer
03.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Cook, Sauted,fry Cook,sala Station.griil Cook
JOES BAR & GRILL
03.2016 - 08.2018
Sauted/ Fry Cook/ Griil
Union Oyster House
01.2011 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
BHCC
High School Diploma -
Malta Ellio Vocational School
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