David Salcedo
54 Rutgers St,NY
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. can stand for 8 hours or more lift up to 50 lbs have a flexible schedule.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
General Cook
Wing House
Sanford, FL
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Contributed to a culture of teamwork within the kitchen staff by actively participating in group brainstorming sessions for menu ideas.
- Participated in catering events, delivering exceptional off-site dining experiences for clients'' special occasions.
- Proactively addressed equipment maintenance needs to reduce downtime and maintain smooth operations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Cashier
Taco Bell
Sanford, FL
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Fry Cook
Bojangles
Sanford, FL
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Contributed to a positive team environment, collaborating with fellow cooks and staff members.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
Line Cook / Drive Thru
Checkers
Orlando, FL
03.2019 - 08.2020
- 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.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Education
GED -
Eugene Gregory Academy
Sanford, FL03-2018
Skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling expertise
- Sauce making
- Customer service
- Cleaning and organization
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Grilling
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Cook
Wing House
06.2024 - 05.2025
Cashier
Taco Bell
04.2022 - 05.2024
Fry Cook
Bojangles
09.2020 - 02.2022
Line Cook / Drive Thru
Checkers
03.2019 - 08.2020
GED -
Eugene Gregory Academy