Patrick Costello
Maintenance technician
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly motivated Dishwasher with experience working closely with other kitchen staff. Consistently keeps up with fast-paced institutional kitchen workload. Superior work ethic and willingness to meet demand during busiest hours. Ambitious Dishwasher with experience working in busy kitchen settings. Expert at cleaning dishes, polishing glassware and stocking shelves. Diligent, responsible and punctual with solid understanding of cleaning, sanitation, restocking and other tasks. Dependable kitchen team member skilled in managing cleaning and sanitation duties for high-volume kitchens. Complies with health code requirements and good practices to protect customers. Reliable worker with flexible schedule and willingness to learn and help others. Hardworking [Job Title] knowledgeable about working with [Type] machinery and hazardous chemicals to keep dishes clean, protect customers and exceed health code standards. Driven to accomplish work on time and maintain steady flow of clean dishes by maintaining speed throughout shift.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Dishwasher
Sodexo Dining
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
Deli Associate
K+D Deli
Hyde Park, NY
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Completed orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
- Stayed calm and professional in situations and resolved conflicts to customer satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with deli counter customers to answer questions and make recommendations.
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
- Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
- Worked with customers placing large or specialized orders, providing samples and recommendations and responding to requests.
- Answered telephone inquiries about available menu items, products and services and delivered appropriate information so customers could make valid choices.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Documented and entered special orders for event catering and party trays.
- Assessed customer needs, evaluated food allergies and suggested additional menu items as appropriate.
- Created aesthetically pleasing food arrangements for special orders and party trays.
- Distributed new item samples to customers to provide opportunities for individuals to try products before purchase.
- Gave exceptional customer service to guests during peak business periods, resulting in increased sales and [Number]% boost in revenues.
- Used mental math and available tools to total materials needed, costs and payments due.
- Completed orders according to customer preferences, improving patron retention [Number]%.
Education
GED -
Arlington High School
Lagrangeville, NY06.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Trade Electric 1 + 2
Boces Technical Center
Poughkeepsie, NYSkills
- Health Code Requirements
- Sanitizing Protocols
- High Efficiency
- Hazardous Chemical Handling
- Kitchen Station Support
- Strong Work Ethic
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Hand and Machine Washing
- Quality Standards Adherence
- Heavy Lifting
- Trash Removal
- Operation Monitoring
- Equipment Sanitization
- Kitchen Support
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Stock Management
- Work Area Maintenance
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Pot-Washing Machines
- Cleaning Procedures
- Team Player
- Equipment Operation
- Receiving and Storing Supplies
- Food Safety Protocols
- Food Packaging and Preparation
- Work Organization
- Cleaning and Sterilization
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Banquet Setup
- Temperature Indicator Strip Reading
- Inventory Storage and Organization
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Utility Dishwasher
Sodexo Dining
05.2021 - 10.2022
Deli Associate
K+D Deli
10.2019 - 09.2021
GED -
Arlington High School
Some College (No Degree) - Trade Electric 1 + 2
Boces Technical Center