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Pedro Pineda
Chicago,IL
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Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Committed with experience serving hot, delicious food while maintaining friendly atmosphere. Supported multiple FOH duties for optimal service to every guest. Ran food, seated customers and discussed menu options. Kept dining area clean with proactive attention to departing guests, empty plates and spills. Hardworking team player knowledgeable about dining operations and beverage services. Always willing to go above and beyond to serve guests quickly and exceed expectations.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
barrio restauranteChicago, IL
Food Runner
03.2023 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
- Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Memorized dining room floor plans and understood seat number system.
- Assisted servers to optimize guest dining experience.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils, and refilling beverages.
- Provided assistance with clearing plates from tables after meals were completed.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
santas baby barChicago, IL
Food Runner
11.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
- Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Memorized dining room floor plans and understood seat number system.
- Assisted servers to optimize guest dining experience.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Communicated with chefs regarding potential menu changes or specials for the day.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils, and refilling beverages.
FederalesChicago, IL
Food Runner/Busser/Barback
08.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Assisted servers to optimize guest dining experience.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Restocked bar items such as beer taps, wine bottles, liquor bottles and garnishes.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Communicated with chefs regarding potential menu changes or specials for the day.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and requests for additional items or services.
- Double-checked meals placed in window against customer tickets for accuracy.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Removed dishes and glasses from tables or counters to take to kitchen for cleaning.
- Relayed orders to bar and kitchen by quickly and accurately recording guest selections and keying into register.
- Collaborated with management team on ways to improve service levels within the restaurant.
- Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
- Memorized dining room floor plans and understood seat number system.
- Helped maintain organization of walk-in coolers and freezers according to health department regulations.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils, and refilling beverages.
american tapas barFort Lauderdale, FL
Cook/line Cook/pizza Cook
03.2020 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Kept records related to costs, production quantities, menu changes.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Education
IEAG Chef MileniumVenezuela
from profesional chef
08-2015
Bella VistaVenezuela
High School Diploma
07-2007
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Beverage Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Foodservice
- Kitchen Support
- Order Verification
- Food Handling
- Food Presentation
- Fine Dining
- Grilling
- Frying
- Surface Cleaning
- Recipe-Based Cooking
- Plating and Presentation
- Sous Vide Technique
- Focused and Disciplined
- Cleaning and Organization
- Hospitality service expertise
Certification
- SerSafe Food Handler Certificacion ID:6511821
- Basset on the fly: ON-PRIME BASSET Certification ID: 16724
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Availability
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Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Food Runner
santas baby bar
11.2023 - 01.2024
Food Runner/Busser/Barback
Federales
08.2023 - 01.2024
Food Runner
barrio restaurante
03.2023 - 08.2024
Cook/line Cook/pizza Cook
american tapas bar
03.2020 - 01.2023
IEAG Chef Milenium
from profesional chef
Bella Vista
High School Diploma