Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Gabriel Navarro

Self Employed
Deltona,FL
2027
years of professional experience

Passionate culinary professional with experience in fast-paced restaurant kitchens and private catering. Started in the industry as a prep cook and progressed through multiple kitchen roles, developing strong skills in food preparation, line cooking, and kitchen operations. Specializes in Italian and Puerto Rican cuisine, with additional experience in baking and small-scale catering. Dedicated to creating flavorful, high-quality dishes with strong presentation, and attention to customers dietary and nutritional needs.

Work History

Catering Chef

Self Employed | 2024 - Current

Prepared and sold homemade meals at the highest quality.

Catered small scale events including parties, weddings, and work events

Handled menu creation, plating, and ensured consistency of every meal,

Maintained a clean kitchen that follows safe food handling regulations.

Specialize in Italian and Puerto Rican cuisines.

Line Cook Supervisor

4Bs Diner | 2020 - 2023

Supervised line cooks during breakfast and lunch service

Maintained a clean kitchen that followed proper food handling guidelines.

Floated around to different stations depending on volume.

Ensured all stations were stocked, organized, and ready for service.

Worked in communication with servers to ensure good quality, resolve any order related issues.

Line Cook

4BS Diner | 2018 - 2020

Prepared and cooked breakfast and lunch items to restaurant recipes.

Main responsibilities included cooking and plating.

Worked various stations depending on volume.

Follow proper food handling procedures and maintained a clean workstation.

Fryer

PDQ Restaurant | 2016 - 2017
  • Operated fryer equipment to prepare high quality food items
  • Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards consistently.
  • Monitored cooking times and temperatures to maintain product quality.
  • Assisted in training new staff on fryer operations and safety protocols.

Operated commercial fryers. At high volume

Maintained fryer oil quality and followed proper cleaning procedures

Maintained a safe and clean frying station.

Operated grill/flat top with the same responsibilities

Prep Cook

PDQ Restaurant | 2016 - 2017

Prepared and portioned ingredients daily to meet restaurant recipes and standards

Prepared vegetables, sauces, dressings, chicken, and more for service

Stocked and organized innovatory to follow proper food handling procedures.

Assisted with opening, closing, and kitchen cleaning duties.

Education

Associate of Science

Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford, FL

Skills

Kitchen organization
Food presentation
Workflow coordination
Menu development
Recipe creation
Allergy awareness
Special diets
Client collaboration
Nutritional advice
Large scale events
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving

Timeline

Catering Chef

Self Employed
2024 - CurrentRead More

Line Cook Supervisor

4Bs Diner
2020 - 2023Read More

Line Cook

4BS Diner
2018 - 2020Read More

Fryer

PDQ Restaurant
2016 - 2017Read More

Prep Cook

PDQ Restaurant
2016 - 2017Read More

Seminole State College of Florida

Associate of Science
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Gabriel Navarro