Jose Rafael Perez Hiciano
The Bronx ,NY
Summary
Dedicated kitchen professional with extensive experience at Hotel Chantelle NYC, excelling in dish sanitization and time management. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain health compliance, while optimizing waste management. Strong team collaborator committed to supporting kitchen operations and ensuring a clean, safe environment for food preparation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Dishwasher
Lillys Cocktail & Wine
New York, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Increased overall cleanliness of restaurant by regularly sweeping and mopping floors around dishwashing station.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, consistently arriving on time for scheduled shifts.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Dishwasher / Prep Cook
Hotel Chantelle NYC
New York, NY
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Sanitized 150+ dishware daily in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced turnaround time through efficient dish handling.
- Assisted kitchen staff ensuring a seamless workflow.
Dishwasher
IL FORNO NYC
New York, NY
04.2016 - 09.2020
- Maintained cleanliness for over 200 utensils and surfaces daily.
- Performed deep cleaning weekly to comply with health regulations.
- Optimized waste management.
Dishwasher/ Utility Worker
Ink 48 Hotel, Kimpton Hotel Group
New York
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Supported food prep team to speed up order deliveries.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies for uninterrupted work.
Skills
- Dish Sanitization
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Waste Reduction Strategies
- Equipment Maintenance
- Customer Support in Kitchen
Certification
- Food Safety and Handling Certification - Texas Health Department
- Kitchen Equipment Management - National Restaurant Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Prep Dishwasher
Lillys Cocktail & Wine
02.2024 - Current
Dishwasher / Prep Cook
Hotel Chantelle NYC
03.2020 - 08.2023
Dishwasher/ Utility Worker
Ink 48 Hotel, Kimpton Hotel Group
05.2016 - 02.2020
Dishwasher
IL FORNO NYC
04.2016 - 09.2020