Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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George Kotzamanis

Malden,MA

Summary

Skilled Cook with a proven track record at Encore Boston Harbor, enhancing kitchen operations and mentoring staff to achieve high food quality. Excelled in cooking, customer service, and inventory management, contributing to a significant sales increase. Expert in maintaining cleanliness and organization, ensuring health and safety compliance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Encore Boston Harbor
05.2019 - Current
  • Cleaned and organised working space at all times to ensure safety and quality to food preparation.
  • Provided a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, that was compliant with health and safety regulations.
  • Executed cooking meals successfully under time constraints for timely service during busy peak hours.

Cook

Gbar and Kitchen
01.2018 - 05.2019

• Prepared recipes, ingredients and cooking supplies in advance and set up work stations to maximise efficiency.

• Performed quality checks, inspected all inventory and routine maintenance of all kitchen equipment.

• Trained new hires on proper techniques, presentation and execution of every dish in their respected station.

Cook Manager

Pier 23
04.2016 - 01.2018

• Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring all ingredients and supplies were ordered, received, stored and utilized with accuracy.

• Worked in a professional kitchen setting, collaborating with the owner/chef to introduce new menu offerings leading to increase in sales.

• Trained and mentored entire kitchen staff on all stations resulting in efficiency and consistent high food quality.

Education

Certificate - Culinary

Roux Be
Online
01.2025

Associates - Automotive Technology

Franklin Cummings Technology
Boston, MA
05.2003

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling

Certification

Servesafe food safety certified

Languages

Greek
Full Professional

Timeline

Cook

Encore Boston Harbor
05.2019 - Current

Cook

Gbar and Kitchen
01.2018 - 05.2019

Cook Manager

Pier 23
04.2016 - 01.2018

Servesafe food safety certified

Certificate - Culinary

Roux Be

Associates - Automotive Technology

Franklin Cummings Technology
George Kotzamanis