Jorge Isbel Silva Cueto
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
La Carreta Restaurant
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Welder
Truck Max
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
Education
No Degree - Machine Shop Technology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04.2017
High School Diploma -
ESBU Julio Antonio Mella
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba08.2010
Skills
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Manage Budgets
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Baking and Broiling Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Team Development
- Counter Sanitization
- Utensils and Equipment
- Restaurant Operation
- High-Volume Environments
- Teambuilding
- Knowledge of State Roads and Highways
- Route Management
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Map Reading Skills
- GPS and Route Planning
- Freight Expertise
- Local Routes Understanding
- Product Distribution
- Loading and Unloading
- Responsible Driver
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License
- Excellent Sense of Direction
- Licensing Requirements
- Brake Press Operation
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding Expertise
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Parts Fabrication
- Manufacturing of Small Metal Parts
- Structural Welding
- Mathematical Calculations
- Design Interpretation
- Operate Forklift
- Parts Cleaning and Degreasing
- Maintain Equipment
- Learning Strategies
Timeline
Welder
Truck Max
01.2021 - 12.2022
Delivery Driver
FedEx
01.2021 - 12.2021
Chef
La Carreta Restaurant
01.2018 - 09.2023
No Degree - Machine Shop Technology
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
ESBU Julio Antonio Mella
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