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Mario Alvarez

Davenport,FL

Summary

Diligent and passionate Chef Assistant with demonstrated culinary proficiency and 10 years of experience in several positions. Committed to close adherence to food safety regulations and industry best practices in all kitchen activities. Detail-oriented with strong communication and time and resource management skills. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a role as a Sous Chef. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef's Assistant

Walt Disney World Company
Lake Buena Vista, FL
08.2015 - Current
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintain energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offer friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities within designated timeframe.
  • Wrote, maintained and updated banquet menu specifications, recipes and production forecasts.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Cook Manager

Ruby Tuesday
Bloomfield, CT
05.2014 - 07.2015
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for all staffers through effective communication, consistent training.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.

Kitchen Prep Cook

Ruby Tuesday
Hartford, CT
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.

Cook

Trumbull Kitchen
Hartford, CT
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.

Teacher

Hartford Board Of Education
Hartford, CT
12.1995 - 06.2013
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security

Capital Community College
Hartford, CT
11.2007

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05.2002

Skills

  • Production Line Organization
  • Dessert Preparation
  • Chef Consultations
  • Quality Assessments
  • Meat Preparation
  • Salad Creation
  • Shipment Receipt
  • Seafood Preparation
  • Effective Customer Service
  • Sauce and Dressing Creation
  • Portion Sizes
  • Salad Bar and Buffet Maintenance
  • Kitchen Staff Support
  • Kitchen Station Restocking
  • Conflict Negotiation
  • Food Portioning and Packaging
  • Garnishing and Plating
  • Plates Presentation
  • Chef Support
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Shipment Preparation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Project Requirements
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Customer Preferences
  • Large-Scale Events Planning
  • Station Preparation
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Quantity Checking
  • Standardized Recipes
  • Food Intolerances
  • Kitchen Preparation
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Product Inventories
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Production Standards
  • Practice Management
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Sauce and Soup Cooking
  • Food Plating and Assembly
  • Sanitization Protocols
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Work Assignments
  • Dining Room Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Product Availability
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Dish Preparation

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chef's Assistant

Walt Disney World Company
08.2015 - Current

Kitchen Prep Cook

Ruby Tuesday
08.2014 - 04.2015

Cook Manager

Ruby Tuesday
05.2014 - 07.2015

Cook

Trumbull Kitchen
05.2013 - 08.2013

Teacher

Hartford Board Of Education
12.1995 - 06.2013

Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security

Capital Community College

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Central Connecticut State University

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