Louis Scattolon
Atlantic City,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented prep cook with strong skills in safe food handling and kitchen organization. Committed to enhancing meal preparation speed and maintaining a clean workspace to drive overall kitchen efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
LBI National Golf Course
Little Egg Harbor NJ
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Supported chefs in executing cooking techniques, contributing to timely meal preparation.
- Operated kitchen appliances and tools effectively, enhancing overall efficiency in food prep processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow during peak service hours.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and ingredient availability, demonstrating flexibility in tasks.
- Participated in inventory management, assisting with stock rotation and minimizing waste levels.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
- Ensured consistent food quality by strictly following recipes and presentation standards.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely preparation of ingredients, speeding up overall service time.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
Prep Cook
Pic a Lilli Inn
Shamong NJ
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
- Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Prep Cook
Avalon Yacht Club
Avalon NJ
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Cultivated a safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.
- Provided support during peak business hours, ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining high-quality output.
Butchers Assistant and Meat Wrapper
Acme Markets, Inc
Mays Landing, NJ
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Assisted in managing inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Coordinated communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Developed training materials for new team members, improving onboarding experience and knowledge retention.
- Implemented a filing system that improved document retrieval time and overall organization of records.
Education
Culinary Arts With Serve Safe - Culinary
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ11-2009
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Dependable and reliable
- Kitchen organization
- Preparation speed
- Team collaboration
- Basic cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Stock rotation
- Measuring ingredients
- Measurements and weights
- Portion control
- Food pairing
- Food presentation
- Recipe adherence
- Batch cooking
- Willingness to learn
- Culinary creativity
- Baking knowledge
- Food allergy awareness
Timeline
Prep Cook
LBI National Golf Course
04.2024 - 10.2024
Prep Cook
Pic a Lilli Inn
01.2018 - 12.2018
Prep Cook
Avalon Yacht Club
03.2016 - 09.2016
Butchers Assistant and Meat Wrapper
Acme Markets, Inc
01.2013 - 11.2013
Culinary Arts With Serve Safe - Culinary
Atlantic Cape Community College