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Lloyd Valentine

Miami,FL

Summary

Dedicated professional skilled in food preparation and equipment maintenance. Known for exceptional attention to cleanliness and effective communication. Ready to contribute to a high-performing kitchen environment. Reliable Prep Dishwasher known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in time management, sanitation protocols, and kitchen equipment maintenance. Excel in teamwork, adaptability, and communication, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and support to culinary staff. Highly motivated Dishwasher with experience working closely with other kitchen staff. Consistently keeps up with fast-paced institutional kitchen workload. Superior work ethic and willingness to meet demand during busiest hours. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Dishwasher

TIMBR Restaurant & Lounge
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2025 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment for efficient operations.
  • Assisted chefs by preparing ingredients and organizing kitchen supplies for meal preparation.
  • Operated dishwashing machines to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness standards.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling chemicals and operating cleaning equipment.
  • Assisted with food preparation tasks as needed.
  • Checked quality of washed items before placing them on shelves.
  • Cleaned and sanitized all kitchen equipment, utensils, and dishes.
  • Swept, mopped, and scrubbed floors to maintain cleanliness.
  • Monitored temperature of dishwasher water to ensure it was within safe limits.
  • Stocked supplies such as plates, glasses, and silverware.
  • Organized dishware in an orderly fashion in the storage area.
  • Removed garbage from the premises regularly.
  • Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
  • Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
  • Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
  • Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
  • Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.

Dishwasher

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Dania Beach, Florida
09.2021 - 09.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Operated dishwashing machines according to safety guidelines.
  • Sorted and organized clean dishes for efficient access.
  • Assisted kitchen staff by ensuring timely availability of clean supplies.
  • Disposed of waste and maintained sanitation standards in the kitchen area.
  • Followed health and safety regulations while performing tasks.
  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
  • Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
  • Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
  • Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
  • Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
  • Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
  • Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
  • Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation and storage when necessary.
  • Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.

Chef Helper

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Dania Beach, Florida
09.2021 - 09.2024
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation and ingredient organization.
  • Supported cooking processes by monitoring food temperatures and quality.
  • Helped with inventory management of kitchen supplies and ingredients.
  • Participated in menu planning by suggesting seasonal ingredients and dishes.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping floors, washing walls and removing garbage from kitchen area.
  • Stocked food items into refrigerators or freezers as needed.
  • Sliced vegetables such as onions, mushrooms and peppers for salads or other dishes.
  • Organized all kitchen supplies including ingredients, cookware, tools, equipment and storage containers.
  • Garnished finished dishes with parsley sprigs, olives slices or lemon wedges before serving them.
  • Carved meats such as chicken breasts, steaks or pork loins for entrées.
  • Sliced fruit and vegetables for various menu items and stored for later use in crisper.
  • Prepared salads and meats according to recipes, chopping, and storing items for later use.
  • Stocked food stations before shifts with items and equipment needed for recipes.
  • Cleaned and sanitized food preparation areas, complying with hygiene codes and health and safety standards.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and workstations.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
  • Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Miami Central High School
Miami, FL
06-1998

Skills

  • Supply restocking
  • Food preparation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Effective communication
  • Patience and persistence
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Performance improvement
  • Trash removal
  • Dishwasher operation

Timeline

Prep Dishwasher

TIMBR Restaurant & Lounge
01.2025 - Current

Dishwasher

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
09.2021 - 09.2024

Chef Helper

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
09.2021 - 09.2024

High School Diploma -

Miami Central High School

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