JOVANNI RAMIREZ
Supervisor/Chef
Orlando,FL
Summary
Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach. Capable of maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity.
Hardworking Warehouse Operator with history of success working in warehouse and similar environments. Safely and skillfully operate transportation vehicles and other warehouse equipment. Deliver thorough inventory control and accurate documentation. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and top-notch communication and multitasking abilities. Highly motivated sales associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market.
Overview
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9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Orlando , FL
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared sauces and garnishes to complement sauteed menu items.
- Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
- Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
- Performed thorough quality checks of food plating and presentation.
- Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
- Set up and maintained saute station to facilitate kitchen operations.
- Organized server tickets to expedite food orders.
- Assisted customers in placing special orders for large-scale events such as weddings and birthday parties.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
Supervisor/ Line Cook
Bens Doghouse
Orlando, FL
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Develop exceptional knowledge of all restaurant products.
- Successfully manage, motivate and delegate to a team of 4-6 people.
- Manage all key day-to-day tasks at the Kiosk.
- Take initiative to provide memorable and positive experiences for consumers.
- Maintain a curious attitude to identify competitive initiatives and positioning.
- Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.
- Preparing food for service (e.g.
- Chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
- Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
Line Cook
Zaxbys
Orlando, FL
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Checked each food item to ensure that it was fresh and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor in cases where freshness was an issue.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Cleaned counters, food preparation areas and equipment with sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination from raw meat and other items.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Lead Merchandiser
Saks Fifth Avenue Inc
Orlando, FL
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Presented store update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Restructured company merchandising standards to increase customer traffic and product exposure.
- Supervised team to merchandising employees and monitored adherence to company standards.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
Warehouse Operator
Adecco
Utica, NY
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Manually transported warehouse materials weighing up to 200 pounds and maintained stamina while standing, sitting, bending and walking for extended periods of time.
- Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
- Maintained strong vendor connections at all stages, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
- Optimized storage areas to maximize access and meet needs of different types of products with specific weight, size or shape concerns.
- Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
Delivery Driver, and Cook
Tomasinos Pizza
Orlando, Florida
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to questions and concerns.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Invoiced accurately, coordinated shipping documentation and completed daily logs to satisfy record keeping requirements and keep management informed of field activities.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times per day with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Adjusted established recipes to remove allergens or alter tastes for customer desires.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Loaded perishable items onto shelves or in climate-controlled coolers to maintain freshness of items and organize food inventory.
Sales Associate
Aeropostale Inc
Orlando, Florida
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Liaised with customers and recommended specific products and specials in alignment with individual needs, requirements and specifications.
- Maintained excellent knowledge of complex technology devices and products to assist customers in making selections to meet business and personal needs.
Lead Sales Associate
Timberland
Orlando, Florida
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Performed cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
- Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Achieved and exceeded sales goals.
- Negotiated contracts and sales terms with new and existing clients.
- Monitored sales team performance and provided constructive feedback.
- Promoted brand awareness and utilized networking to increase brand development.
- Reported sales data to upper management as directed.
- Planned and led three training sessions to promote sales team professional development and sales goal reinforcement.
- Organized company files and creating support system to decrease workload and increase productivity of account managers.
Cashier/Server
Sundial Cafe
Orlando, Florida
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Collected payments and discussed expected wait times with customers to maximize satisfaction.
- Delivered memorable experiences to every guest to enhance loyalty and promote repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Applied knowledge to help new team members understand how to operate registers, merchandise stock and meet customer needs, maximizing group performance and maintaining high satisfaction with customers.
- Counted cash in register drawer to balance register at beginning and end of shift.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edgewood Children's Ranch
Skills
Food presentation talent
Supply Management
Food spoilage prevention
Kitchen sanitation
Inventory controls
High-volume dining
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Ingredients measuring
Teamwork
Efficient multitasking
Ingredient preparation
Kitchen organization
Timeline
Chef
Another Broken Egg Cafe
01.2021 - Current
Supervisor/ Line Cook
Bens Doghouse
05.2019 - 12.2019
Line Cook
Zaxbys
03.2019 - 10.2019
Lead Merchandiser
Saks Fifth Avenue Inc
09.2018 - 01.2019
Warehouse Operator
Adecco
02.2018 - 09.2018
Delivery Driver, and Cook
Tomasinos Pizza
10.2015 - 11.2017
Sales Associate
Aeropostale Inc
12.2014 - 10.2015
Lead Sales Associate
Timberland
06.2014 - 10.2015
Cashier/Server
Sundial Cafe
08.2012 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Edgewood Children's Ranch