John Saintil
Miami
Summary
Energetically contributed to high customer satisfaction at Freshko Gourmet by mastering meat cutting and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in restaurant equipment care and sauce preparation, I ensured top-notch food presentation and cleanliness standards. My adeptness in ingredient preparation and portion control significantly enhanced kitchen efficiency and food quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Prep Cook
Tavern Oceanside Hotel
Miami
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Carved meats such as turkey or ham for platters or sandwiches when needed.
- Prepared simple salads and common entrees.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment after each use and followed sanitation procedures.
- Weighed out ingredients accurately for recipe mixtures.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Food Prep Cook/Line Cook
R House Wynwood
Miami
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Adhered to health codes while preparing food items in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Line Cook
Freshko Gourmet
Miami
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Sanitation Worker
Krispy Kreme Donuts
Miami
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Confirmed properly labeling and storage of chemicals and cleaning items.
- Swept, mopped and scrubbed floors in production areas.
- Sanitized food processing areas according to safety protocols.
Line Cook
The River Oyster Bar
Miami
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Education
GED -
Lindsay Hopkins Technical College
Miami, FL09-2009
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Meat cutting
- Restaurant equipment care
- Sauce preparation
- Cleanliness standards
- Food presentation
- Ingredient preparation
- Portion control
- Workstation maintenance
Timeline
Food Prep Cook
Tavern Oceanside Hotel
06.2019 - 04.2021
Food Prep Cook/Line Cook
R House Wynwood
08.2017 - 09.2018
Line Cook
Freshko Gourmet
02.2016 - 05.2017
Sanitation Worker
Krispy Kreme Donuts
09.2015 - 01.2016
Line Cook
The River Oyster Bar
03.2014 - 11.2014
GED -
Lindsay Hopkins Technical College