Nasir Garcia
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Dependable culinary professional with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and optimize kitchen workflows, ensuring high-quality service in fast-paced environments.
Self-motivated kitchen professional excelling in multitasking and verbal communication. Experienced in enhancing team performance and minimizing waste through strategic inventory management and process improvements.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Gateway Academy
Ulster County YEP
12.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Sous Chef
Gateway Academy
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Assisted in menu planning and development, ensuring alignment with seasonal ingredients.
- Prepared and presented high-quality dishes, maintaining kitchen standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily service operations smoothly.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation practices, adhering to health regulations.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- Supported head chef in managing kitchen staff schedules and assignments.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Education
GED -
Gateway Academy
Highland, NY01-2026
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer skills
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
Timeline
Gateway Academy
Ulster County YEP
12.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Gateway Academy
01.2022 - 01.2026
GED -
Gateway Academy