John Santana
Davenport,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
BOH Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
Winter Park, FL
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Trained and coached new team members.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Performed opening, closing duties including setting up, breaking down workstations.
- Stocked and rotated ingredients from delivery area to storage, work areas, walk-in cooler.
- Worked closely with chefs to ensure that orders were prepared correctly and quickly delivered to customers.
- Prepared ingredients for menu items in accordance with recipes and standards.
- Communicated effectively with waitstaff regarding customer orders placed by guests.
- Maintained current knowledge of all menu items including preparation methods and ingredient content.
- Operated ovens, grills, fryers, steamers, broilers and other kitchen equipment according to standard procedures.
Construction Assistant
I&E Construction
Orlando, FL
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Listened to directions and executed tasks accurately to prepare materials, perform work, and clean up sites at conclusion of jobs.
- Performed demolition activities, such as removing walls or tearing out flooring.
- Moved supplies and tools to site areas to keep work moving smoothly.
- Operated equipment and tools safely to carry out efficient project work.
- Organized construction equipment and supplies for job sites.
- Assisted with the installation of drywall and other building materials.
- Communicated effectively with clients, contractors, architects, engineers.
- Supervised subcontractors during on-site work hours.
Houseman
Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Orlando, FL
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Collected and removed trash from rooms.
- Transported dirty linen from guest rooms to laundry area using appropriate equipment.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for guests and staff by vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping floors, washing windows and walls.
- Responded promptly to guest inquiries and requests regarding housekeeping needs.
- Provided assistance with moving furniture or heavy objects when necessary.
- Ensured that all public areas were presentable at all times.
- Delivered requested items such as linens, towels, toiletries and other amenities to guest rooms in a timely manner.
- Stocked housekeeping carts with supplies before each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Nona High School
Orlando, FL05-2013
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Goal-Oriented
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
BOH Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
02.2023 - 02.2024
Construction Assistant
I&E Construction
01.2020 - 01.2023
Houseman
Cabana Bay Beach Resort
01.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Lake Nona High School