Peter Cavallero
Boone,NC
Summary
Adept at menu planning and batch cooking, I elevated kitchen efficiency and food quality at Peddalin' Pig. My leadership in training staff on sanitation procedures and knife safety, coupled with a knack for recipe execution, consistently ensured superior customer satisfaction. Skilled in both culinary techniques and team collaboration, I excel in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Prep Cook
Peddalin' Pig
Boone, NC
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Maintained a clean and organized work area by sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces.
- Ensured quality of food products by tasting them prior to serving.
- Adhered to all safety standards while operating kitchen equipment such as ovens and fryers.
- Trained new employees in proper food handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Followed recipes accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients and notified management when supplies were low.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment ensuring they are properly cleaned and maintained in good working order.
- Prepared meals for customers according to specified recipes and instructions from chefs or managers.
- Developed daily specials based on seasonal ingredients available in the market.
- Supervised staff members during their shifts providing guidance on prep cook duties and procedures as needed.
- Assisted other cooks in preparing large orders for special events or catering services.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to sanitary regulations and company standards.
Cook Operator
Taco Bell Restaurant
Sylva, NC
07.2006 - 01.2016
- Operated cash register to process customer payments accurately and efficiently.
- Greeted customers and took their orders in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, answered questions about ingredients, and provided information on pricing.
- Ensured that all food products were prepared fresh daily and stored properly.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, washing dishes, utensils, wiping counters and tables, cleaning windows, mirrors, mopping floors.
- Restocked supplies such as napkins, condiments for the convenience of customers.
- Replenished beverages throughout shift ensuring availability at all times.
- Provided quality customer service by adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Followed health department regulations regarding food storage temperatures and sanitation guidelines.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or serving customers.
- Correctly bagged orders for take-out customers while maintaining speed and accuracy of order fulfillment processes.
- Trained new employees on job duties and safe operation of kitchen equipment.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Complied with all local health codes and regulations concerning food preparation and handling.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding customer complaints or feedback.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC07-2009
Skills
- Knife skills
- Menu planning
- Recipe execution
- Cooking techniques
- Special diets
- Batch cooking
- Sanitation procedures
- Portion control
- Food storage
- Temperature monitoring
- Food presentation
- Ingredient preparation
- Knife safety
- Food inspection
- Food plating
Affiliations
- Missionary while in High School - Traveled to Mexico to build a wall for a soccer field , taught children to read and write and built a church using cinder blocks, Traveled to England to clean up monistary, traveled to Fort Myers, Florida to put roofs on people's houses, disaster relief - put roofs on people's houses in Golfport, Mississippi.
Accomplishments
Merit award for marching band while in High School
Louie Armstrong Jazz Award for Improvising Jazz Solo's
Timeline
Lead Prep Cook
Peddalin' Pig
04.2016 - 08.2019
Cook Operator
Taco Bell Restaurant
07.2006 - 01.2016
Associate of Arts - Business
Southwestern Community College