Israel Salcedo
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
To obtain a position within an organization that offers the opportunity for growth and advancement. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 8 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent in communication, leadership, problem solving, teamwork, kitchen service and safety protocol procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakfast and Lunch Deli
Hudson Greene Market
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepare food for service
- Chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items in cooperation with rest of kitchen staff
- Smoked and roasted all meats for department
- Interacted and took orders from customers
- Created positive working environment and experience for customers and coworkers
- Provided great teamwork with work mates
- Acted as manager when manager took PTO.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency and reduced food waste.
- Developed new menu items with seasonal ingredients, providing diverse options for customers.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Custodial/Repairman
BelovED Community Charter School
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide cleaning, upkeep and facility maintenance of grounds and buildings (elementary and high school buildings)
- Partner with janitorial crew to clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium and library
- Managed setup and teardown for events such as open houses, commencements, award ceremonies, assemblies, parent-teacher conferences, sporting competitions, concerts and plays
- Kept facilities and grounds safe and in compliance with state, county and city codes
- Cleaning and maintaining floors (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, stripping, buffing and polishing)
- Scrubbing and sanitizing restroom facilities
- Removing snow and ice from walkways and parking lots
- Handling light facility repairs.
Lunch & Dinner Service Prep/Cook (Italian Fine Dining Cuisine)
Batello
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Prepare food for service
- Chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces
- Cook menu items in cooperation with rest of kitchen staff such as cooking seafood to proper temperatures, butchering meat and seafood such as octopus, steak and more
- Answer, report and follow Supervisor's orders
- Icing seafood before and after every service
- Used knife skills throughout whole shift
- Made Family Meals for all staff during prep time
- Worked banquet services that catered up to 250 party weddings.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Cultivated safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Dinner Service Prep/ Line Cook (German Pub)
Pilsner Haus Biergarten
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Interacted with customers in open kitchen
- Prepare food for service
- Chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items in solo open kitchen grill such as European sausages, rotisserie chicken, different assortments of ground burger meats (lamb, beef, bison, and turkey)
- Used knife skills throughout whole shift.
- Maintained clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Dinner Service Prep/ Line Cook (Mexican/American Cuisine)
Gringos Tacos
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Prepare food for service
- Chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items in cooperation with rest of kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow Supervisor's orders
- Used knife skills throughout whole shift
- Help operate/manage food truck during Spring/Summer/Autumn season.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
James J. Ferris High School
Jersey City, NJ06.2014
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work in team environment and take direction
- Skilled in preparing, seasoning, and cooking extensive range of foods, including soups, salads, entrees, and desserts
- Substantial knowledge of food safety and handling procedures
- Self-motivated and organized
- Customer Service skills
- Able to communicate well with new people, children, and environments
- Cleaning restaurants and food truck
- Able to adapt and adjust to new schedule, skills, and methods
- Able to manage multiple priorities with positive attitude
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals
Timeline
Breakfast and Lunch Deli
Hudson Greene Market
06.2023 - 03.2024
Custodial/Repairman
BelovED Community Charter School
02.2022 - 05.2023
Dinner Service Prep/ Line Cook (German Pub)
Pilsner Haus Biergarten
01.2021 - 10.2021
Lunch & Dinner Service Prep/Cook (Italian Fine Dining Cuisine)
Batello
01.2019 - 01.2022
Dinner Service Prep/ Line Cook (Mexican/American Cuisine)
Gringos Tacos
05.2018 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
James J. Ferris High School
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