Nelson Carvalho
DeBary,FL
Summary
Kitchen professional with experience in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in fast-paced environments. Known for consistent performance and supporting kitchen operations effectively. Reliable team member with focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen workflow.
Diligent Desired Position with strong background in maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen environments. Proven track record of efficiently supporting kitchen staff and ensuring timely dishwashing duties. Demonstrated reliability and teamwork, displaying excellent time management and attention to detail.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman
Self Employed Web
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully tackling a wide range of tasks, from plumbing and electrical work to carpentry and general home repairs, showcasing adaptability and expertise within the field.
- Assisted homeowners in maintaining their properties by performing routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Re-caulked and sealed windows doors and siding to prevent drafts and air leaks and minimize energy costs.
Dishwasher
Pebble Springs Retirement Community
Lady Lake, FL
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Dishwasher
Colts Pig Stand
Orange City, FL
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing system for pre-soaking heavily soiled pots and pans, reducing cleaning time.
- Ensured timely availability of kitchenware, speeding up service during peak times with efficient dishwashing routines.
- Maximized dishwasher efficiency by regularly inspecting and performing minor maintenance on the machine when necessary.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or Type items used often by kitchen staff.
- Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work schedule to accommodate fluctuating business demands during peak dining hours or special events.
- Exceeded health code standards with diligent attention to detail when cleaning all surfaces within the dishwashing area.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
Education
Drafting And Design - Science
Randolph High School
Randolph NJ06.1994
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Punctuality
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen equipment use
- Equipment operation
- Fast-paced environment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Water temperature control
- Team player
- Proactive and Self-motivated
Languages
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Dishwasher
Pebble Springs Retirement Community
12.2024 - 04.2025
Dishwasher
Colts Pig Stand
03.2017 - 10.2019
Drafting And Design - Science
Randolph High School
Handyman
Self Employed Web