Omar Prado

Work History

Aramark

06.2022 - Current

Adapted quickly to new recipes, techniques, and equipment changes within the kitchen environment.
Implemented time management strategies to ensure that each dish was prepared accurately and served promptly.
Provided excellent customer service when interacting with guests during special requests or dietary restrictions inquiries.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Go Green Restoration

09.2021 - 03.2022

As a restoration technician I was responsible for cleaning up water, fire, and mold within a reasonable time period
Restoration of drywall, framing, floors, and more
Fire damage clean up
Water extraction
Crawlsapce cleaning
Sewage cleanup
Mold removal/remediation
Demolition
Anti microbial application
Maintain yard and vehicles clean and sanitized

Wolf Creek restaurant and brewery

03.2019 - 08.2021

Performed meal preparations in timely manner to assist kitchen staff and reduce customer wait times
Completed basic kitchen and meal preparation tasks, such as sanitizing, cutting fruits and vegetables, slicing meats, and arranging garnishes
Ensured products were properly rotated and stored to meet quality requirements
Prepared and cooked food in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served
Organized and prioritized preparation of food items
Prepared components of each dish on menu using recipes
Set up and stocked stations with all necessary supplies
Prepared all food items as directed in sanitary and timely manner
Memorized and utilized serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures

Wolf Creek restaurant and brewery

03.2019 - 05.2020

Repeatedly carried out basic cleaning tasks around the premises, including emptying trash cans, cleaning drink machines, and cleaning any spills immediately
Transported pans, food, and dishes to designated storage areas
Operated an industrial dishwasher, washing dishes and glassware by hand according to specific instructions
Assisted kitchen staff by unloading new deliveries and restocking dry goods, refrigerators and freezers
Checked received products for damage and missing components to meet quality control standards

Pollo Campero

01.2018 - 02.2019

Performed facility checks including registers before opening, hourly, and after closing to verify cleanliness and client safety
Inspected all registers before opening and after closing to make sure all deposits are correct for closing
Monitored inventory daily and placed timely orders for fruits, vegetables, meats, and other products to meet production requirements
Rotated stock correctly to maintain freshness and reduce waste.(F.I.F.O)
Controlled waste of food product and labor costs on an hourly basis
Inspected received food items to verify quality, quantity, and freshness of goods received
Oversaw food preparation and cooking activities to uphold safe and sanitary practices, check portion control, and assess final presentation

Pollo Campero

10.2017 - 01.2018

Maintained dining room and kitchen cleanliness including inventory organized
Constantly unloaded dishes, silverware, and glassware promptly and stored them in the appropriate places
Consistently sanitized workstations, equipment, and cutlery and operated industrial dishwashing machines in accordance with food safety and sanitation requirements
Carried out basic cleaning tasks around the premises, including emptying trash cans, cleaning drink machines, and cleaning any spills immediately
Brought clean dishes, utensils, and napkins to tables