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Librado Leal Tovar

Queens,NY

Summary

Results-oriented food service professional with a strong history at Bareburger, recognized for thriving in fast-paced environments while upholding superior sanitation and customer service standards. Expertise in food preparation, safety protocols, and waste reduction initiatives has consistently enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Service Handler

Bareburger
New York, New York
01.2012 - Current
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Performed opening duties, including restocking items, setting tables.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
  • Carried out closing duties such as cleaning workstations, equipment, floors.
  • Displayed excellent communication skills when interacting with customers and colleagues.
  • Assisted other staff members with various tasks as needed.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Performed variety of duties related to food service.
  • Kept track of inventory for ordering purposes.
  • Set up workstations with necessary items for food preparation.
  • Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
  • Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
  • Prepared and served food items according to customer orders.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Stocked cupboards and refrigerators and tended salad bars and buffet meals.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.

Food Service Worker

72nd Street Farm Deli
New York, New York
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
  • Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
  • Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
  • Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.

Food Service Handler

Rich and Famous Deli
New York, New York
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Performed opening duties, including restocking items, setting tables.
  • Carried out closing duties such as cleaning workstations, equipment, floors.
  • Displayed excellent communication skills when interacting with customers and colleagues.
  • Greeted patrons upon arrival and provided them with menus.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Performed variety of duties related to food service.
  • Set up workstations with necessary items for food preparation.
  • Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
  • Prepared and served food items according to customer orders.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and utensils.

Skills

  • Temperature monitoring
  • Sanitation practices
  • Waste reduction
  • Portion control
  • Table setting
  • Food storage
  • Food presentation
  • Food safety
  • Food preparation
  • Food assembly
  • Work station sanitation
  • Work station setup
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Positive attitude and energy
  • Food service equipment maintenance
  • Friendly and outgoing

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Food handler protection certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Food Service Handler

Bareburger
01.2012 - Current

Food Service Worker

72nd Street Farm Deli
01.2005 - 01.2012

Food Service Handler

Rich and Famous Deli
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Food handler protection certificate

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