John Cuevas
Cliffside Park,NJ
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience across food service and maintenance sectors, notably at Tavern on the Dunes. Excelled in menu development and strategic sourcing, coupled with a proven track record in workforce scheduling and operational supervision. Demonstrates a keen eye for quality control and a commitment to safety management, ensuring top-notch service and operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CHEF 12/2015 to 08/2016
Corporate Caterers Corporation
Casselberry, Florida
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Created weekly schedules for employees based on projected business volume.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Front of House Staff Member
Nederlander Productions
New York, NY
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Collected tickets at the door, scanned barcodes, and checked IDs as needed.
- Provided client service by distributing programs, answering patron's questions and selling tickets and merchandise.
- Directed guests to correct location by documented ticket seats and answered questions about facility amenities.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding customer service issues.
- Welcomed and provided support to customers ensuring satisfactory interactions.
Handyman
New Amsterdam Affordable Housing
New York, NY
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Sealed cracks in driveways with asphalt sealant.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Overall responsibility of day to day upkeep of 24 buildings
SOUSCHEF 01/2021 to 05/2023
Tavern at the Dunes
Haines, Florida
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
Education
GED -
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL10-2017
Skills
- Food Service Management
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Menu development
- Food and beverage pairing
- Schedule implementation
- Safety management
- Effective Sales Strategy Development
- Employee Development
- Operational Supervision
- Kitchen Operations Management
- Sanitation and Safety Compliance
- Workforce Scheduling
- Expertise in Allergen Safety Practices
- Property Upkeep
- Painting
- Residential Carpentry Skills
- Hands-On Repair Experience
- Bathroom Installations
- Structural Demolition
- Inventory Management
- Building code compliance
- Project management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CHEF 12/2015 to 08/2016
Corporate Caterers Corporation
01.2025 - 01.2025
Front of House Staff Member
Nederlander Productions
01.2025 - 01.2025
Handyman
New Amsterdam Affordable Housing
08.2023 - 11.2024
SOUSCHEF 01/2021 to 05/2023
Tavern at the Dunes
01.2021 - 05.2023
GED -
Seminole State College of Florida
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