José Cabrera Aquino
New Britain,CT
Summary
Experienced food service and operations professional with a background in cafeteria service, sanitation, inventory control, and team support. Known for maintaining safe, efficient daily operations and dependable customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Laundry Supervisor
Image First
Farmington, Connecticut
07.2020 - 08.2026
- Supervised laundry team at Image First facility, guiding daily sorting and washing tasks.
- Monitored wash cycles, dryers, and finishing equipment for safe, consistent operation.
- Coordinated clean linen flow between processing area and customer delivery carts.
- Trained staff on handling procedures, safety rules, and quality standards.
- Maintained production areas, equipment checks, and supply inventory for Image First operations.
- Prepared breakfast and lunch meals for Consolidated School District of New Britain students.
- Served meals to students and staff in cafeteria service lines.
- Followed school nutrition guidelines and food safety procedures daily.
Chef Assistant
Patria Restaurant
Coamo, Puerto Rico
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Assisted the Chef in preparing ingredients for various dishes.
- Prepared ingredients for Patria Restaurant kitchen service and daily menu production.
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and other menu items as instructed by Chef.
- Prepared salads and meats according to recipes, chopping, and storing items for later use.
- Assisted chefs with cooking tasks during lunch and dinner rush periods.
- Cleaned workstations to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment,, utensils, and equipment following restaurant sanitation standards.
- Organized pantry stock and refrigerated supplies for easy kitchen access.
- Monitored food storage areas for freshness, labeling, and proper rotation.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to coordinate prep needs and order timing.
- Maintained safe knife handling and food safety practices throughout shifts.
- Purchased and stored ingredients and food supplies, keeping enough goods on hand to meet daily demands.
Chef Assistant
Taco's Xpress
Juncos, Puerto Rico
10.2008 - 02.2012
- Organized pantry stock and refrigerated supplies for easy kitchen access.
- Assisted chefs with cooking tasks during lunch and dinner rush periods.
- Cleaned workstations, utensils, and equipment following restaurant sanitation standards.
- Monitored food storage areas for freshness, labeling, and proper rotation.
- Supported plating and garnishing for consistent presentation across dishes.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to coordinate prep needs and order timing.
- Displayed a positive attitude while working under pressure in a busy environment.
- Followed recipes to prepare sauces, soups, entrees, desserts, and other food items.
- Prepared salads and meats according to recipes, chopping, and storing items for later use.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Chef International Food
Instituto De Banca
Humacao; Puerto Rico05-2008
High School Diploma -
Selles Solá
Caguas; Puerto Rico05-1997
Skills
- Cafeteria service
- Customer service
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Help student in the lunch
- Supply inventory management
Timeline
Laundry Supervisor
Image First
07.2020 - 08.2026
Chef Assistant
Patria Restaurant
07.2014 - 03.2018
Chef Assistant
Taco's Xpress
10.2008 - 02.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Chef International Food
Instituto De Banca
High School Diploma -
Selles Solá