JOHN COSTA
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
- Hardworking and experienced Line Cook, bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
- Motivated employee with years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
- Punctual and dependable experience in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
- Resourceful Line Cook working stations at restaurants. Skilled in following recipes and food presentation specifications and assisting at serving lines. Equipped with in-depth kitchen equipment operations expertise
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Verino's
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Line Cook
Taverna Evita
Coral Springs, FL
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
Line Cook-Pizza Maker
Marina Mile Pizza
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dillard High School
Fort Lauderdale06-1981
Skills
- Food rotation
- Kitchen Operations
- Food presentation
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Line Cook
Verino's
04.2023 - 03.2024
Line Cook
Taverna Evita
02.2021 - 03.2023
Line Cook-Pizza Maker
Marina Mile Pizza
02.2018 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Dillard High School