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Humberto Ferreira

Orlando,FL

Summary

Highly motivated bilingual and professional food service professional with extensive knowledge about kitchen operations, cooking equipment and meal preparation styles. I bring with me years of experience in culinary arts, excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Seeking to join an energetic team of cooks, provide outstanding customer service and increase the restaurants reputation through fast and attentive service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook II

SWAN AND DOLPHIN WALT DISNEY RESORT
10.2022 - Current
  • Communicate with the Chef de Cuisine, the Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Follow all food handling and safety regulations and monitor stock inventory and order supplies when necessary
  • Has mastered and as a full working knowledge of all equipment and ingredients in their assigned kitchen.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.

Cook 2

LOEWS ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Daily preparation of cook food ordered in restaurant and lounge in a timely manner
  • Works with other culinary team members to assist where needed
  • Sets up workstation, restocks food items throughout the shift and preps food items
  • Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation specs
  • Prep food for events, café and restaurants
  • Cleans and maintains proper food safe and sanitary standards
  • Works with front of house team to ensure pacing and any special guest requests are met.

Line/Prep Cook

FIRST WATCH
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Quickly and efficiently prep food for the customers using FW recipes and meeting proper guidelines for food preparation
  • Responsible in various stations to include plate, middle, egg, produce orders and Salad Stations
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities including truck deliveries.

Cook Supervisor

ENCORE RESORT AT REUNION
05.2013 - 07.2019
  • Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.
  • Collaborated with chefs and other team members on ideas for special events or promotions related to the restaurant's offerings.
  • Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for necessary supplies as needed.
  • Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
  • Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure it is properly maintained.
  • Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
  • Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.

Education

Highschool Diploma -

Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Miami, Florida
06.2009

Skills

  • Frying
  • Food presentation
  • Customer Service
  • Food handling
  • Grilling
  • Fine Dining
  • Knife Skills
  • Food Plating
  • Food Preparation

Timeline

Cook II

SWAN AND DOLPHIN WALT DISNEY RESORT
10.2022 - Current

Cook 2

LOEWS ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
08.2021 - 10.2022

Line/Prep Cook

FIRST WATCH
07.2019 - 08.2021

Cook Supervisor

ENCORE RESORT AT REUNION
05.2013 - 07.2019

Highschool Diploma -

Barbara Goleman Senior High School

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