Gabriel Suarez
Lake Mary,FL
Summary
Dependable kitchen team member skilled in managing cleaning and sanitation duties for high-volume kitchens. Complies with health code requirements and good practices to protect customers. Reliable worker with flexible schedule and willingness to learn and help others. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Multilingual Translator experienced in interpreting documents and spoken words. Top-notch strengths in verbal and written communication. Organized and thorough professional with strong knowledge of translation practices. Talented Interpreter with advanced conversational abilities in [Spanish] and [English]. Maintain emotion, style and content of speaker's words in translations and familiar with deeper cultural context behind phrases. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Dishwasher
papa joe's
Lake Mary, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals when requested by supervisor.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen and food service skills.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Repaired and maintained dishwashing machine to keep dishes clean and kitchen running smoothly.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
- Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation and storage when necessary.
- Sorted clean dishes in appropriate storage areas for easy and accessible use.
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.
- Followed proper procedures to clean large and unwieldy kitchen supplies.
- Adhered to sanitary regulations to prevent contamination with food products.
- Mixed soap, water and sanitizer together to create cleaning solutions for daily use.
- Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
- Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
- Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
- Re-stocked clean washcloths, paper towels, sponges and other cleaning supplies.
- Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.
- Transported clean dishes and supplies from kitchen to front of house staff for opening shift.
- Inspected dishes closely to check for remnants of food or dirt.
- Observed safety regulations and used protective gear to clean knives and other sharp kitchen supplies.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Provided assistance in other areas of restaurant operations as needed.
- Checked quality of washed items before placing them on shelves.
- Repaired or replaced broken or damaged kitchen equipment promptly.
- Assisted with food preparation tasks as needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized all kitchen equipment, utensils, and dishes.
Painter
Ashton painting
Lake Mary , FL
01.2018 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
- Mixed paints to desired color and texture;.
- Measured, cut, and installed wallpaper;.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading;.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning job;.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings;.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting;.
- Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences;.
- Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones;.
- Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms;.
- Followed manufacturer's instructions when mixing chemicals for special applications ;.
- Performed minor repairs such as caulking windowsills before painting them ;.
- Protected furniture from dust generated during preparation of walls ;.
- Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints ;.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Completed diverse repairs on commercial and residential buildings and equipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FLSkills
- Stress Tolerance
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Strong Work Ethic
- Food safety knowledge
- Basic food preparation
- Planning and scheduling
- Temperature Control
- Chemical Handling
- Patience and Persistence
- Kitchen station support
- Quality Control
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Punctuality
- High efficiency
- Customer Service
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Customer Relations
- Collaboration
- Analytical
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Prep Dishwasher
papa joe's
06.2021 - Current
Painter
Ashton painting
01.2018 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Operations And Warfare
Seminole State College of Florida
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