Nicholas Paiano
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Experienced cook in food preparation and serving with background in overseeing fast-paced kitchen and dining operations. Skilled in staff training, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Known for improving service delivery through effective team leadership and workflow optimization. Successfully enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining processes for quicker and more efficient service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Phoenix, Arizona
02.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance to cooks on cooking techniques and recipes.
- Produced detailed documentation to outline potential worker issues.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols per state and company standards.
- Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Line Cook
Marriott
Chandler, Arizona
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Prep Line Cook
Pita Jungle
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2013 - 03.2021
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergies.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Organized food storage areas ensuring that all items were properly labeled and dated.
- Measured ingredients accurately using scales or measuring cups and spoons prior to cooking meals.
Bar Back
High Velocity Sports bar
Beachwood, New Jersey
02.2011 - 10.2013
- Checked ID's before serving alcoholic beverages to patrons.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all products offered at the bar including specialty beers, wines, liquors, sodas, juices .
- Stocked refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer and replaced empty beer kegs.
Prep Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2009 - 10.2010
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Dishwasher
Grazianos Pizza Restaurant
Glendale, Arizona
04.2006 - 02.2009
- Observed safety regulations and used protective gear to clean knives and other sharp kitchen supplies.
- Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
- Adhered to sanitary regulations to prevent contamination with food products.
- Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Removed garbage from the premises regularly.
Education
No Diploma - General Studies
Deer Valley High School
Glendale, ArizonaSkills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Inventory controls
- Weekly menu preparation
- Health code requirements
- Food plating and presentation
- High volume dining
- Food production management
- Preparation oversight
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
Hilton Hotels Corporation
02.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Marriott
02.2021 - 03.2023
Prep Line Cook
Pita Jungle
12.2013 - 03.2021
Bar Back
High Velocity Sports bar
02.2011 - 10.2013
Prep Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
07.2009 - 10.2010
Dishwasher
Grazianos Pizza Restaurant
04.2006 - 02.2009
No Diploma - General Studies
Deer Valley High School