Omar Hardy
Jamaica,NY
Summary
To acquire a position in your company where I can best utilize my skills and offer the potential for growth and advancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Caribbean Cabana
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Chef
The Arbor’s Assistant Living
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Painter
The Painting Pro
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Apply paint on interior and exterior surfaces
- Tape and cover all areas such as doors and windows
- Consult with clients on a daily basis
- Select different paint colors and paint material base on job
- Seal and patch holes and corners
- Prepare exterior surfaces such as desks by power washing, and repair structural defects
- Deliver invoices and collect payment when jobs are completed
Contractor Helper
General Contractor
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasters and masons
- Install sheetrock in residential properties and commercial buildings
- Work with a three man crew to finish different home improve task suck as; molding, cabinet installments, painting and electrical work
- Prepared and cleaned work sites according to federal OSHA safety standards
Line Cook
Jerk Center
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Prepared high quality cuisine aligned to restaurant standards and consistency requirements.
- Ensure all food is appropriately prepared to avoid issues like overcooking, undercooking or excess oil.
- Managed and check food for quality, prioritizing ingredients to reduce food waste.
- Ensure all work stations and display cases are thoroughly cleaned and restocked on a daily basis.
Electrician Helper
Doctor Bird Electrical Services
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Assist electrician with carry materials and tools
- Use tools to repair and maintain wiring
- Dismantled power engine on boats to access, remove and replace defective parts
- Tests electrical equipment and parts for current, voltage and resistance
- Perform electrical service calls and electrical emergencies
Education
High School - undefined
Old Harbour High School
St. Catherine, JA06.2000
Skills
- Light carpentry
- Building maintenance
- OSHA compliance
- MS Office
Timeline
Cook
Caribbean Cabana
10.2024 - 11.2025
Chef
The Arbor’s Assistant Living
09.2021 - 05.2023
Painter
The Painting Pro
04.2021 - 07.2021
Contractor Helper
General Contractor
01.2018 - 03.2021
Line Cook
Jerk Center
02.2015 - 12.2017
Electrician Helper
Doctor Bird Electrical Services
01.2008 - 12.2014
High School - undefined
Old Harbour High School
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