Niko Haritos

oversees the day-to-day operations of PCC’s deli kitchen, ensuring efficient and effective production cooking, food cost analysis, recipe development, and ordering. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can thrive under pressure, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and manage a team of kitchen staff.

• Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
• Operated ovens and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
• Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
• Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
• Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit.
• Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
• Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
• Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
• Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

• Prepared dinner, desert, and snacks for residents.
• Inspected food ready to be served to residents, making sure that all health and food standards have been met.
• Maintained cleanliness and health standards in the working stations where the food was prepared.
• Accommodated residents needs by preparing meals in accordance to specific health and dietary requirements.

• Prepared menu items for lunch and dinner.
• Assisted with menu development, including daily specials and new menu items.
• Developed presentation and garnishment.
• Inspected food ready to be served to customers, making sure all health and food standards have been met.
• Ensured timely service and sanitation of cooking equipment.
• Maintained cleanliness and health standards in the working stations where the food was prepared.
• Scheduled reservations with customers over the phone as well as in person.
• Provided customers with a pleasant dining experience and quality service.
• Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
• Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.

• Sold Epson products to customers while providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated Epson printers and scanners for prospective customers.
• Set up merchandise displays in accordance to company standards.
• Maintained equipment and supplies.
• Kept track of inventory, data entry.
• Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
• Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
• Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.

• Responsible for washing and drying customer vehicles.
• Maintained stock of essential chemicals and supplies.
• Conducted daily inspections of fuel tanks.
• Performed administrative duties including data entry.
• Processed payments via cash, credit and debit cards and counted back change to customers to avoid cash drawer errors.
• Attended to gas spills and accidents promptly and according to established guidelines.

• Assisted with the loading and unloading of furniture inventory from delivery trucks.
• Assembled and stocked furniture.
• Data entry.
• Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
• Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
• Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.

• Oversaw food preparation and service of employees.
• Ensured quality of both food preparation and customer service.
• Assisted in the preparation of food.
• Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
• Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
• Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
• Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
• Patrolled work areas to inspect operations, identify concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Provided coaching and reinforced standards to foster superior performance from crew members and others throughout organization.