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Nicholas Ciociola

West Haven,CT

Summary

Flexible Line cook willing to work holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Bringing 5-year background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working with team of 5-6 cooks. Cannabis technician for the past 2.5 years, learned quickly, and effectively what it means to be a grower. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Head Grower

Green Thumb Industries
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced team of collaboration by implementing efficient communication strategies and organizing regular meetings.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for increased productivity and reduced workload for the Head of Department.
  • Collaborated with other departments in cross-functional projects, fostering a cooperative work environment.
  • Developed strategic plans for department growth in alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Assisted in the hiring process for new staff members, contributing to the selection of qualified candidates.
  • Implemented effective time-management strategies to ensure deadlines were consistently met without compromising on quality of work.
  • Fostered a positive working environment that encouraged teamwork, resulting in higher employee satisfaction levels.
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to provide feedback on their performance against set objectives.
  • Supported change management initiatives, helping to ensure the smooth implementation of new policies and procedures within the department.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Improved plant growth and health by implementing proper cultivation techniques and environmental controls.
  • Enhanced yield quality by applying appropriate nutrient solutions and monitoring pH levels.
  • Optimized irrigation systems for efficient water usage and maximized plant growth potential.
  • Maintained detailed records of cultivation activities for accurate planning, tracking progress, and reporting purposes.
  • Mentored junior staff members in best practices for cultivation techniques leading to improved overall performance across the team.
  • Made minor adjustments and repairs to agricultural equipment.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry team members.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Line Cook

Riptide Restaurant & Bar
06.2019 - Current
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Communicated closely with FOH staff to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.

Cultivation Technician

Green Thumb Industries
08.2021 - 02.2024
  • Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
  • Carefully maintained plant health through watering and proper fertilization to minimize losses and waste.
  • Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized grow for optimal productivity and professionalism.
  • Used skills to grow new plants from seeds and clones.
  • Maintained optimal health of each plant by monitoring water pH and EC
  • Oversaw Repopulation of Flower rooms on a weekly basis.
  • Responsible for caring for plants from the time they are loaded into flower rooms
  • Led teams in flower rooms doing regular plant maintenance
  • Made and distributed nutrients for the flower rooms/mother rooms/veg room
  • Oversaw transplant of clones into veg room
  • took down and set up dosetrons for their yearly cleaning
  • Able to take cuts and plug cuts for propagation
  • Ability to maneuver around Aroya systems
  • Ability to maneuver around Biotrack inventory system
  • Ability to set watering programs with the GrowCentral system
  • Defoliation of plants at day 28 of flower cycle
  • Maintain cleanliness of faculty to ensure top quality product
  • Ability to set up trellis in flower rooms
  • Ability to follow schedule and task set by manager
  • Ability to finish tasks in an efficient and quality manner
  • Monitoring water content
  • Monitoring environmental standards in room

Dishwasher

Oyster River Tavern
11.2016 - 01.2019
  • Washed and sanitized dirty dishes by hand and by using dishwasher.
  • Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars and supply cupboards.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or pans items used often by kitchen staff.
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships to generate repeat and referred patronage by offering spotless dishes.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Gently moved glassware, crystal and other delicate items to prevent breakage.
  • Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Oversaw incoming deliveries, including unboxing supplies, shelving stock and rotating items.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Paid close attention to all instructions from supervisor and completed tasks on time.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Haven High School, West Haven, CT
06.2018

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Sanitation Standards Compliance
  • Cold Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Quality Control
  • Kitchen Staff Supervision
  • Integrity and Dependability
  • Shellfish and Seafood Preparation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Delegation and Task Management
  • Back of House Management
  • Anticipating Problems
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Crop Cultivation
  • Identify Crop Problems
  • Hydroponics Maintenance
  • Crop Monitoring
  • Insect Monitoring
  • Infestation Control
  • Disease and Pest Management
  • Supervise Employees
  • Employee Relations
  • Facilities Management

Timeline

Assistant Head Grower - Green Thumb Industries
02.2024 - Current
Cultivation Technician - Green Thumb Industries
08.2021 - 02.2024
Line Cook - Riptide Restaurant & Bar
06.2019 - Current
Dishwasher - Oyster River Tavern
11.2016 - 01.2019
West Haven High School - High School Diploma,

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