Leonardo Lertora
Cos Cob,CT
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to work. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Safety- and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Casa Villa
- 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
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats
Framer
Frame Shop
- Used nail guns, saws and grinders safely and without incident.
- Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
- Installed frames and secured to walls and support structures.
- Cut, measured and shaped wood after inspecting blueprints, build areas and work orders.
- Mocked up design and layouts to better help customers invision end product.
Deli Clerk
Stop and Shop Supermarket
05.2019
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Ruby and Bella's
08.2022 - Current
- Oversees and supervises kitchen workers
- Assists with menu planning, inventory management, and supply management
- Makes sure kitchen is in good shape and food is of the highest quality
- Maintains cleanliness at stations and conforms with food safety regulations
- Also in charge of training and recruiting new kitchen employees.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Food Prep/Server, Chief of Staff
Greenwich High School
08.2019 - Current
- Prepped food for every station to the best quality
- Ensured all food products were fresh and at top quality
- Took order invoices
- Upheld standards of cleanliness , food handling and safety., commercial artsouth westchester boces
- Other
- Skills
- Load & Unload
- Moving Experience
- Culinary Experience
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Safety
- Cooking
- Catering
- Banquet Experience
- Food Handling
Food prep/ garde manger
The Lion Brassiere
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Followed specific instructions provided by chef
- Checked food quality to make sure everything was fresh
- Handled all kitchen equipment with knowledge and professionalism
- Provided great positive work relationship with all employees
- Cleaned stations with approved cleaning products to prevent food born illnesses
- Prepared all food for every station to upmost manner with detail and precision
- Ability to fill in at other stations when chefs are absent.
Mover
Two Man In A Truck
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Carefully load, pack, and unload cargo. Make sure nothing is harmed during move. Arrange furniture in new location in designated locations.
- Make list of everything and make sure nothing gets lost in transit.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions, and weight.
- Communicated with customers courteously and professionally to drive satisfaction.
Mover/Packer/Loader, food prep
Fjord
01.2018 - 01.2019
fry cook
Miku sushi
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Clean and chop vegetables, cut meat, and prepare other components for cooking
- Prepare ingredients and workstations so that meals may be made in accordance with recipes
- Cooking fundamentals include reducing sauces and par-boiling meals should be practiced
- Prepare straight forward meals like salads and entrees
- Helped with cleaning of kitchen and dishes
- Busses/dishwasher/
Barback/bartender
Pilsudski Society
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenwich High School
Greenwich, CTSkills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Kitchen Assistance
- Washing and Drying
- Interactive Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Resolving Conflicts
- Counter Sanitization
- Food Safety Oversight
- Presentation Expertise
- Food Quality Standards
- Estimate Food Needs
- Safe Food Handling
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Leadership
- Order Delivery Practices
- Chef Assistance
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Create Recipes
- Special Requests
- Line Inspection
- Organization and Prioritization
- BOH Operations
- Inventory Records
Art (painting/drawing)
I grew up with art all around me, this made me very hands on and creative. This also helped me build problem solving skills and gave me ideas that always seemed to be out of the box thinking. This helps me in the kitchen today with new dishes I create.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Chef Anthony
+1(914) 327-7090
Chef Jason Leckey
+1(203) 710-5588
Chef Malik Fall
+1(917) 374-7284
Timeline
Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Ruby and Bella's
08.2022 - Current
Food prep/ garde manger
The Lion Brassiere
01.2021 - 08.2022
Mover
Two Man In A Truck
11.2020 - 06.2021
Food Prep/Server, Chief of Staff
Greenwich High School
08.2019 - Current
Deli Clerk
Stop and Shop Supermarket
05.2019
Mover/Packer/Loader, food prep
Fjord
01.2018 - 01.2019
fry cook
Miku sushi
03.2017 - 05.2018
Barback/bartender
Pilsudski Society
05.2015 - 01.2016
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Casa Villa
Framer
Frame Shop
High School Diploma -
Greenwich High School
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