Ronald Belcastro
Pittston,PA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong work ethic and proven success at The Avenue Restaurant, enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality dish preparation. Skilled in food presentation and safety compliance, I excel in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering exceptional meals while maintaining quality control and attention to detail.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in multiple areas with talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Station Cook
The Avenue Restaurant
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Ensured food safety compliance by closely adhering to established guidelines and procedures.
- Demonstrated versatility by adapting easily to new menu offerings or changes in daily specials according to ingredient availability.
Cook
Indian Lake Spirits
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Sauté Cook
Fire And Ice On Toby Creek
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
- Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
- Prepared sauces and garnishes to complement sauteed menu items.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Cook
Teberios Pizza & Pub
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
Machine Operator
Radienz Living
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Carpenter
Shaffer Construction
06.2005 - 11.2015
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Optimized workspace organization by maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment throughout each project''s duration.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Repaired existing structures such as staircases, decks, or door frames with precision to extend their lifespan without compromising structural integrity or aesthetics.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Coughlin High School
Wilkes-Barre, PA06.2009
Skills
- Food presentation
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Grilling techniques
- Plating techniques
- Strong work ethic
- Machinery operation
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Framing construction
- Worksite safety
- Residential construction
Timeline
Station Cook
The Avenue Restaurant
07.2024 - 12.2024
Cook
Indian Lake Spirits
02.2024 - 07.2024
Sauté Cook
Fire And Ice On Toby Creek
03.2021 - 02.2024
Cook
Teberios Pizza & Pub
10.2019 - 04.2021
Machine Operator
Radienz Living
10.2016 - 10.2019
Carpenter
Shaffer Construction
06.2005 - 11.2015
High School Diploma - General Studies
Coughlin High School
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