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Melvin Santiago

Oak Creek,WI

Summary

Diligent Kitchen Crew Member demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dependable nature shown across 2 years of food service experience. Fast, dependable grill cook accustomed to working in high-tempo, high-volume kitchen environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Grill Cook

WANAKI GOLF COURSE
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Contributed to a positive working environment by maintaining open communication among team members, resolving conflicts as they arose.
  • Assisted in reducing labor costs through cross-training in various kitchen positions, increasing overall team flexibility during peak hours or unexpected absences of staff members.
  • Built strong relationships with food suppliers to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Developed innovative recipes featuring fresh ingredients that attracted new customers and increased overall sales revenue.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality meals according to recipe guidelines and specifications.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by overseeing daily operations of the grill station while motivating fellow cooks to excel in their roles.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment through regular cleaning, sanitizing surfaces, and equipment maintenance.
  • Played a key role in catering large-scale events, showcasing excellent organizational skills while providing outstanding culinary experiences for guests.
  • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.

Painter's Helper

Gonzalez Painters & Contractor
02.2018 - 03.2022
  • Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape, and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application.
  • Cleaned brushes, rollers and [Type] equipment prior to use.
  • Followed painter's directions for product application and site cleanup.
  • Carried paints and painting supplies to each job site and positioned to comply with painter's instructions.
  • Prepared different paintable surfaces prior to product application.
  • Worked with water and oil-based paints and trained on removal of unwanted or splattered paints.
  • Masked, covered or otherwise protected non-paintable surfaces.
  • Managed contracts and invoices from customers confirming on-time payment.
  • Filled cracks, holes and joints with fillers using caulking guns and putty knives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pulaski High School
Milwaukee, WI
06.2002

Skills

  • Cooking techniques
  • Grill Mastery
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
  • Meat Preparation

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Lead Grill Cook

WANAKI GOLF COURSE
02.2023 - 03.2024

Painter's Helper

Gonzalez Painters & Contractor
02.2018 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Pulaski High School

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