Isamar Rosario
Summary
Kitchen Manager who has experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere, while monitoring employee hours, food waste and sales.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/Service Deli Clerk
Toojays
12.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- 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.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Kitchen Manager
Crema Espresso Gourmet
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Kitchen Manager
Pura Vida Cafe
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
- Utilized advanced culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes that delighted guests while maintaining the highest of quality standards.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining meal preparation processes.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure high-quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Developed and maintained high standard of kitchen hygiene, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Reduced food waste significantly, carefully managing inventory and implementing sustainability practices.
- Managed scheduling and payroll for kitchen staff, ensuring optimal staffing levels during busy periods.
- Maintained meticulous records of health inspections, consistently achieving high scores.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for increasing restaurant profitability.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Certified Trainer & Coach
Cheddars Restaurant
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Provided ongoing support for new employees, offering guidance as they navigated new challenges while on the line.
- Increased trainee performance by implementing food safety handling rules during training shift.
- Monitoring and correcting new employee workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Opened the kitchen line.
- Processed food truck orders
- Made sure the line was fully stocked and food was properly labeled.
Education
GED -
Florida Tech
Orlando03-2015
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Food safety knowledge
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Deep fryer operation
- Line management
- Grilling techniques
- Workload management
- Server communication
- Meat cutting
- Food presentation
- Inventory management
- Food plating
- Food storage
- Portion control
- Stock rotation
- Food storage procedures
- Crew training
- Back of house operations
- Ingredients measuring
Certification
- Food And Safety Certification
- Certified Trainer Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook/Service Deli Clerk
Toojays
12.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Crema Espresso Gourmet
07.2023 - 01.2025
Kitchen Manager
Pura Vida Cafe
05.2021 - 07.2023
Certified Trainer & Coach
Cheddars Restaurant
08.2015 - 10.2019
GED -
Florida Tech
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