Gabriel D. A. Galeazzi
The National
KCMO,Missouri
15
years of professional experience
Diligent Culinary Professional with a solid background in culinary techniques and kitchen operations. Delivered high-quality menu items through precision and adherence to food safety standards. Focused on fostering collaboration within passionate teams to enhance culinary culture and excellence.
Work History
Line/Prep Cook
5 Months- Executed menu items to specification, ensuring consistent quality and portion control
- Prepared station mise en place and maintained readiness for high-volume service
- Coordinated with expo and front-of-house teams to support smooth ticket flow
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and proper holding temperatures throughout service
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining speed and accuracy
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
Kitchen
1 Year 9 Months- Line Work:
- Mastered the operation of all stations on the line to ensure efficient service.
- Maintained cleanliness of station, dish pit, and kitchen throughout shift to ensure a hygienic and efficient working environment.
- Took note of line stock and stocked/prepped accordingly.
- Prepped necessary items before/during/after as the noted list procured by the chef/cook(s) on shift.
- Fulfilled orders and implemented modifications as specified on tickets to meet customer requests and enhance dining experience.
- Closed and cleaned kitchen: All equipment turned off, every surface clean, all dishes done and put away. Floors swept and mop (this was also done as necessary throughout the shift)
- When items/ingedients were out of stock/not prepped they would either be prepped on the spot or said items would be improvised upon to fulfill orders.
- Any modification/request was never too big or small, in turn they would be fulfilled (within reason of course).
- Learned how to plate orders consistently and presentably every time (while going through all quality checks necessary nbefore going out)
- Communicated stock levels to front of house staff to ensure transparency and maintain smooth service flow.
- Essentially anything and everything was done from scratch and all kitchen staff involved was expected to create, fulfill, and excel to standards under such parameters.
- Well versed in menu transitions (this was done seasonally). This was done at least 4 times out of the year.
- Able to lead a crew of cooks through the weeds and successfully outside of rushes while maintaining line expo (on the cooking side)
- Organized and arranged all prep items to streamline cooking processes.
- Able to prep Anything from cutting vegetables, pre-cooking meats, butchering said meats to portion. Sauces of any kind, Eggs of any kind, the list goes on.
- Essentially Woodside taught me anything and everything I need to know to be a great cook, a valuable asset to the team, and to pursue further in the craft so that I may one day teach and lead on my own.
Batter Builder
4 Years 8 Months- From 12$ Per Hr. - 21$Per Hr.
- Initiated disassembly process for HV batteries.
- Took apart a vast variety of HV Batteries for spare parts and cells for re-use.
- Separated good and bad cells for effective recycling and reuse.
- In the process used basic knowledge of tools (impacts, ratchets, wrenches, various sockets, grinding wheels to cut cases, etc.
- Problem solving to disassemble problem batteries offering more than expected.
- Began work in testing room for cell evaluation.
- Test cells to charge and produce amp hour results.
- Cleaned room and machines daily and weekly.
- Developed refined organizational and cleaning processes to enhance efficiency.
- Manage over helping hands to further refine numerical efficiency/production
- Confer with engineers how to further advance/refine testing/charging processes.
- Individually figure how to overall better the department in all regards.
- Initiated training in build room for battery assembly.
- Learn to build HV Ford Escape batteries in all regards.
- Continue to refine the build/refurbish process.
- Problem solve HV codes and make sure built batteries get diagnosed/tested/rebuilt properly.
- Set/organize charged and tested cells to their proper positions.
- Load Prepped cells onto the charging table.
- Organize built stock with test/built/retest dates. Rotating every 3-4 weeks as necessary.
- Prepping batteries/top-cases when customer/stock orders come up to ship out.
- Refined and organized overall processes to improve operational efficiency.
Warehouse Picker
2 Months- Picked orders from racks and shelving according to each specific order.
- Loaded boxes onto outbound lines for packing and shipment.
- Worked in the dock section of the warehouse as needed. This included: Wall-loading trucks, clearing out outbound lines, moving damaged/mislabeled packages to their necessary locations.
Delivery Driver
4 Months- Prepared produce inventory to ensure accurate fulfillment.
- Maintained store cleanliness throughout each shift.
- Coordinated delivery assignments to drivers during peak hours.
- Handled phone calls for delivery and carry-out orders at the restaurant.
- Maintained store cleanliness as was needed throughout each shift.
Delivery Driver/In-Shop
1 Year- Same as previous Jimmy Johns Input
- Delivered orders promptly while maintaining accurate handoff and professional customer service.
- Inspected vehicle before shifts to support safe, reliable delivery operations.
- Navigated local routes efficiently to meet tight delivery time expectations.
Unloader and Sorter ($10.10 - $11.10)
2 Months- Unload packages from semi onto a rotating extendo belt.
- Lift and transfer irregular packages weighing over 70 lbs. to designated areas.
- Repair broken boxes.
- Move "irregular" (Over 70 lbs. or too misshapen to fit onto the belt properly)
- Assist assigned unloader with pulling irregular packages from the semi onto the irregular belt.
- Tape up broken boxes as needed.
- Line up with your assigned unloader.
- Assisted assigned unloader in transferring irregular packages from semi to irregular belt for proper sorting.
- Adjust work position based on supervisor's direction to meet operational needs.
Delivery Driver ($7.25 with tips)
3 Months- Drove assigned deliveries to their specific locations and collected payment.
- Maintained store cleanliness throughout each shift.
- Coordinated delivery schedules for each driver during peak hours. to each specific driver during rushes.
- Managed incoming calls to facilitate delivery and carry-out orders efficiently. involving delivery and carry-out orders.
- Maintained store cleanliness as was necessary throughout each shift.
Store Associate ($8.00 with monthly commission)
2 Months- Ring up customers for purchases.
- Cleaned store front, behind counter area, and back rooms throughout the day.
- Open and close store with all needed procedures completed.
- Consulting customers in every situation possible. Whether it be fixing cartomizers/batteries, recommending specific products depending on the case, or making returns/exchanges in the case of a factory defect.
- Answered incoming phone calls promptly to assist customers with inquiries. as needed.
- Organized product in the cases and behind the counter (rotating product, organizing to proper aesthetic neatness, etc.)
- Compiled daily inventory list and communicated restock needs to management to support efficient inventory management.
- Testing tester tanks to see if the coils are still good. Refilling tanks as needed, relabeling, and reorganizing tanks in their rightful place on the displays.
Delivery Driver ($7.25 with tips)
1 Year 5 Months- Efficiently Take delivery orders to the designated location, handing the order to the customer, and collecting payment for the delivery (having the customer sign a credit stub if the transaction was paid for with a card). All in a timely and friendly manner.
- Diligently cleaned the kitchen, lobby, bathroom, and back-of-the-shop area.
- Respectfully speak with customers about complaints/issues, if needed I'll also get a manager to help me with the problem.
- Picking up phones and taking delivery orders or directing the call as needed.
- Answered phones and took delivery orders or directed calls as needed.
- Diligently clean the kitchen, lobby, bathroom, and back-of-the shop area when needed.
- Assisted co-workers with information inquiries, cleaning tasks, and various in-shop objectives.
- (Re-Employed in August of 2015)
Cashier ($8.00)
3 Months- Ring up customers' items and collect payment.
- Bagged items according to customer preferences to enhance shopping experience.
- Empty hanger bins and clean the register area whenever downtime occurred.
- Organized and arranged products in the store aisle for better visibility.
- Answered customer questions or directed them to a supervisor/customer service.
- Assisted team lead or supervisor with additional tasks to support overall store operations.
Education
High School Diploma - Gen Ed.
High School Diploma
Skills
Task completion
Regulatory compliance
Prompt in communication with fellow coworkers.
Adaptative to the ever-changing requirements of my tasks and my overall occupation with a company.
Self-taught mechanic
Pertaining to previous bullet
said experience extends to:
Brake Jobs
Radiators
Hose/Belt-Replacement
Tire rotation
front and rear sway bars with associated links
Upper and Lower ball joints with associated control arms
Valve gasket/adjustments
Spark Plugs/Wires
Ignition Timing
Idle timing and cleaning of associated components
all operating lights
Stereo/Speaker replacement
Oil/Coolant/Transmission fluid flushes/changes
Fuel Pump/Filter
all Motor/Torque Mounts
Wiper Blade replacement
Alternator replacement
Intake/exhaust Manifold Gaskets
Throttle Cable Tweaking
Header/Exhaust Mount replacement
O2 Sensor replacement
Shock/Strut replacement
Rear Lower Control Arm replacement
Cleaning of all associate parts/areas
Power Steering Pump replacement and hose affiliated
Coolant bleeding
Wheel Bearing Replacement.
Mechanic experience
Data entry
Pallet jack operation
Power tool operation
Proficient in all kitchen stations (Grill
Fry
Sauté
Garde Manger)
Versatile cooking techniques
Time management
Attention to detail
Highly motivated
Cleaning and organization
Grill management
Professional demeanor
Customer service
Reliable and trustworthy
Active listener
Food preparation
Culinary creativity
Team coordination
Food safety
Cleanliness standards
Kitchen cleanliness
Knife skills
Station setup
Sanitation practices
Cooking methods
Deep fryer operation
Kitchen organization
Grilling techniques
Ingredient preparation
Customer interaction
Meat cutting
Frying techniques
Allergen management
Food plating
Food storage
Portion control
Storage procedures
Kitchen maintenance
Stock rotation
Mentoring team members
Menu memorization
Portioning
Back of house
Ingredients measuring
Menu innovation
Ingredient quality inspection
Sauce preparation
Waste reduction strategies
Garnishing
Ingredient substitution
Sautéing techniques
Workstation organization
Prep work
Cleaning protocols
Task prioritization
Timeline
Line/Prep Cook
The National
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Kitchen
Woodside Raquet Club
06.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Batter Builder
Greentec Auto
08.2018 - 04.2023Read More
Warehouse Picker
Sovereign Staffing - JET
05.2018 - 07.2018Read More
Delivery Driver
Sarpinos
08.2017 - 12.2017Read More
Delivery Driver/In-Shop
Jimmy Johns
09.2015 - 09.2016Read More
Unloader and Sorter ($10.10 - $11.10)
Ups
06.2015 - 08.2015Read More
Delivery Driver ($7.25 with tips)
Sarpinos
09.2014 - 12.2014Read More
Store Associate ($8.00 with monthly commission)
Vapor World
07.2014 - 09.2014Read More
Delivery Driver ($7.25 with tips)
Jimmy Johns
01.2013 - 06.2014Read More
Cashier ($8.00)
Target Corporation
07.2011 - 10.2011Read More
Blue Valley High School
High School Diploma from Gen Ed.
Read More