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Nilthon Mendez

Allentown,PA

Summary

Adept at pasta making and leading teams, I significantly enhanced kitchen efficiency and food quality at Emiliano’s Pizzeria. My expertise in seafood preparation and waste reduction, coupled with a knack for fostering teamwork, resulted in surpassing health standards and innovating menu offerings to meet diverse tastes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Cook Supervisor

Emiliano’s Pizzeria
03.2023 - 06.2024

Cook Supervisor

Davincis Ristorante & Pizzeria
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
  • Improved staff productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance.
  • Collaborated with management to develop innovative menu offerings that catered to diverse customer preferences.
  • Managed food orders efficiently by coordinating with suppliers for timely deliveries while minimizing costs.
  • Exceeded health inspection standards consistently by maintaining a stringent focus on cleanliness and sanitation practices throughout the kitchen space.

Sauté Cook, Pizza Maker and Supervisor

Armetta's Italian Restaurant
06.1998 - 01.2021
  • Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
  • Organized server tickets to expedite food orders.
  • Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
  • Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
  • Prepared sauces and garnishes to complement sauteed menu items.
  • Set up and maintained saute station to facilitate kitchen operations.
  • Adhered to safety procedures for operating and cleaning kitchen tools and machinery to avoid injury.
  • Performed thorough quality checks of food plating and presentation.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with customers, addressing their needs, and resolving any issues promptly.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper pizza-making techniques, contributing to overall staff proficiency.
  • Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
  • Tracked inventory of ingredients and supplies to keep kitchen well stocked and meet product and service demands.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.

Education

GED -

Iprivo
Zacapa Gt
10.1990

Skills

  • Pasta Making
  • Stocks and Soups
  • Seafood Preparation
  • Waste Reduction

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Cook Supervisor

Emiliano’s Pizzeria
03.2023 - 06.2024

Cook Supervisor

Davincis Ristorante & Pizzeria
02.2021 - 02.2023

Sauté Cook, Pizza Maker and Supervisor

Armetta's Italian Restaurant
06.1998 - 01.2021

GED -

Iprivo

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