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Richard Vidal

Hasbrouck Heights,NJ

Summary

Reliable and hardworking culinary and service professional with over 25 years of experience in busy kitchens, customer-facing food prep, and safe local transportation. Skilled in working the grill and deli line, preparing fresh salads, and Italian dishes, and keeping food areas stocked, clean, and organized. As a hotel driver, I safely transported guests throughout the Fort Lee area during high-traffic hours, always with a calm and professional attitude. Bilingual (Spanish/English), dependable, and known for being a team player who takes pride in doing the job right every time.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver - DoubleTree by Hilton

William Tarquino
Fort Lee, New Jersey
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide transportation for hotel guests across the Fort Lee area and into New York City, including airports, restaurants, and corporate events.
  • Average 20–30 passenger trips daily, ensuring punctuality, guest satisfaction, and vehicle cleanliness.
  • Assist guests with luggage and hospitality needs, helping maintain Hilton's reputation for 5-star service.
  • Navigate high-traffic zones throughout the Fort Lee area during Rush Hours ensuring Hotel Guest safety and comfortability

Owner & Cook – Ridgefield Park Deli and Grill

Richard Vidal
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
02.2019 - 06.2024
  • Cooked and served 150–200 meals daily during peak hours, including sandwiches, hot platters, and custom grill orders.
  • Built strong relationships with local regulars who came in daily for breakfast/lunch options
  • Planned and created menus based on customer favorites, and ingredients to create new options.

Deli & Grill Cook – Atrium Café

George Diana
Teaneck, New Jersey
03.2002 - 10.2018
  • Prepared over 200+ orders per day during peak hours, handling both grill and deli counter responsibilities.
  • Mentored junior staff in prep techniques and safe food handling
  • Worked as the primary grill cook, and was primarily responsible for the preparation of grilled platters, wraps, and salad options.
  • Oversaw deli/cook operations, including slicing meats, building custom sandwiches, and maintaining food freshness and cleanliness.

Salad & Line Cook – Finestra Restaurant

Roman Sorantino
Montclair, New Jersey
03.2000 - 01.2002
  • Assisted the kitchen team with prep for Italian entrées and side dishes, gaining a deep familiarity with pastas, sauces, and ingredients.
  • Specializing in Italian-style starters and cold dishes, including antipasto, caprese, house-made dressings, and seasonal salads.
  • Took full responsibility for managing restaurant inventory, checking daily deliveries, organizing stockrooms, and communicating shortages to the head chef.

Skills

Passenger transportation

English and Spanish fluency

Inventory management

Menu planning

Safe driving practices

Route planning

Cutting and slicing techniques

Timeline

Driver - DoubleTree by Hilton

William Tarquino
08.2024 - Current

Owner & Cook – Ridgefield Park Deli and Grill

Richard Vidal
02.2019 - 06.2024

Deli & Grill Cook – Atrium Café

George Diana
03.2002 - 10.2018

Salad & Line Cook – Finestra Restaurant

Roman Sorantino
03.2000 - 01.2002

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