Marco Soares
Oxford
Summary
I have been cooking for at least 10 years in the industry. I have worked my way up from the bottom and have learned every station in a restaurant. I have multiple certifications and achievements. I offer what most cooks seem to be lacking these days and that is care and passion for food and guest satisfaction. I am also acceptable to feedback and criticism so that I can grow and get better and I am always adapting to my situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stations Cook
Tierra Del Sol Country Club
The Villages
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored temperature of ovens, grills, stoves, fryers. to ensure food safety standards were met.
- Stocked and replenished supplies as needed during shift.
- Prepared all necessary ingredients for station cook duties prior to service.
- Work all 3 stations anytime needed. Stations include: Sauté, Grill, Fryer
- Ensured food quality by tasting, smelling, and visually inspecting all dishes before serving them.
Lead Cook
Waterfront Inn Hotel
The Villages
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Developed menus for special events and catering services according to customer specifications.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies by reducing waste and optimizing portion sizes in menu items.
Lead Grill Cook
Wolfgang Puck
The Villages
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items through conversations with customers.
- Trained new staff members on proper use of kitchen equipment, safety procedures and sanitation regulations.
- Collaborated with management team to develop menu items for special events or promotions.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to guest inquiries or complaints in a professional manner.
Grill Cook
Longhorns Steakhouse
Lady Lake
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Kept work area clean at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, tables with sanitizer solution and washing dishes, utensils properly after each shift.
- Recieved my grill masters training certificate of completion.
Publix Deli Clerk
Publix
The Villages
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Trained new employees on proper handling of food, safety protocols, and customer service techniques.
- Adhered to health regulations regarding food handling and sanitation standards.
- Learned proper use and safety protocols of a deli meat slicer and how to properly clean and sanitatize.
- Received Boars Head Certificate of Deli meats and products.
Education
Leesburg High School
Leesburg, FLSkills
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Cooking techniques
- Equipment operation
- Waste reduction
- Cost optimization
- Attention to detail
- Knife skills
- Grilling techniques
- Roasting methods
- Food presentation
- Stock and soup creation
- Ingredient preparation
- Meat carving
- Frying methods
- Sauce making
- Sauteing techniques
- Pasta cooking
- Vegetable cutting
- Sandwich making
- Seafood handling
- Cleaning and organization
Timeline
Stations Cook
Tierra Del Sol Country Club
09.2024 - Current
Lead Cook
Waterfront Inn Hotel
01.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Grill Cook
Wolfgang Puck
03.2021 - 05.2022
Grill Cook
Longhorns Steakhouse
09.2018 - 08.2020
Publix Deli Clerk
Publix
04.2016 - 07.2018
Leesburg High School