Rafael Silva
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced Line cook, Short order cook, Prep cook with over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry. I've been involved in all aspects of the restaurant business, also have over 4 years of experience in working in FOH.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Line Cook/ Cashier/ Prep Cook
Queens Bagels & Delicatessen
Queens, NY
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Part of Opening Team, helped management set up store. Helped organize and set up delivery systems, networks and all devices.
- Worked shifts on the cashier, working with Toast POS, taking phone orders, setting up deliveries, expediting orders and ensuring smooth service.
- Lead Morning Cook; worked a very high paced high pressure kitchen in a small kitchen doing very high volume service in a small team.
- Worked doing hot breakfast plates, sandwiches, cold sandwiches, salads, juice and smoothie bar.
- Handled various food preparation duties including deli styles meats, breakfast related items, salads, baked goods and hot foods and various meats.
Line Cook/ Prep Cook
Conmigo
NY
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked as line cook, doing p.m and a.m shifts working with different styles of menus.
- Working in very small teams to help chefs execute high paced and high volume evenings and weekend services.
- Basic knowledge in working with Mexican cuisine, assisted with general food prep throughout the store including things such as prepping meats, salsas, marinades, etc.
- Helped to train and guide all new members of kitchen team members.
Line Cook/ Prep Cook
BAREBURGER
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Implemented the use of a food tracking list to keep better track of food inventory.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all employees.
- Able to work all food stations at the restaurant.
- Keep track of all food preparation which keeps cost and waste to a minimum.
- Responsible for training new staff members in food preparation.
Education
Williamsburg Architecture and Design
Brooklyn, NYTimeline
Lead Line Cook/ Cashier/ Prep Cook
Queens Bagels & Delicatessen
01.2019 - 01.2022
Line Cook/ Prep Cook
Conmigo
01.2017 - 01.2019
Line Cook/ Prep Cook
BAREBURGER
01.2015 - 01.2017
Williamsburg Architecture and Design
Contruction pioneer
- 3 years glasser
- 2 years window maintenance
- Forman Luis Castro
- 2 years labor in RNC