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Lucas Soto

Pleasantville,NJ

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Roberts Steakhouse, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Demonstrated exceptional knife skills and multitasking abilities, consistently delivering high-quality meals under pressure. Proven track record of maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health standards while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Roberts Steakhouse
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Cook

Margaritaville
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Kept work areas orderly and clean to improve quality in the food preparation process.
  • Executed meal preparation under strict time constraints for prompt service.
  • Skillfully juggled numerous orders simultaneously, consistently upholding quality and presentation.

Sushi Chef

Phillips
03.2016 - 11.2016
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
  • Cultivated effective colleague connections through effective communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.

Customer Service Representative

Wawa
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy.
  • Handled customer inquiries regarding products, services, and company details.

Cook

Chelsea 5
06.2015 - 11.2015
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Sales Associate

Polo Ralph Lauren
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Followed cash handling procedures meticulously to maintain accuracy throughout all transactions.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Education

Absegami High School
2014

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Effective planner

Certification

CPR

Timeline

Cook

Roberts Steakhouse
01.2018 - 02.2020

Cook

Margaritaville
11.2016 - 11.2017

Sushi Chef

Phillips
03.2016 - 11.2016

Cook

Chelsea 5
06.2015 - 11.2015

Customer Service Representative

Wawa
05.2014 - 05.2016

Sales Associate

Polo Ralph Lauren
05.2013 - 08.2014

Absegami High School
Lucas Soto