Rosario Messina
Mullica Hill,NJ
Summary
Structured professional with several years of experience preparing food for restaurant customers. Customer-oriented team player skilled in kitchen equipment operations, menu design and kitchen supervision. Familiar with various cooking methods and sanitation procedures.
Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with several years of related experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Tir Na Nog Irish Bar & Grill
Philadelphia, PA
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Concession Stand Attendant
Aramark
Philadelphia, PA
04.2000 - 10.2006
- Operated cash register to process payments for items purchased.
- Assisted in setting up concession stands before events began.
- Prepared fresh food items such as popcorn, hot dogs, nachos, and pretzels according to recipe standards.
- Provided information about menu items to customers when asked.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to company guidelines.
- Checked expiration dates on product packaging prior to stocking shelves or serving customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise such as snacks, beverages, condiments, and other items.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money in registers and restocking shelves.
- Worked quickly under pressure during peak hours to ensure prompt service for customers.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Took orders from customers accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Cleaned concession stand and equipment, including counters, food warmers, and popcorn machines.
- Ensured that all health codes were followed while preparing food products.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors and cleaning counters daily.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA05-2013
High School Diploma -
Bok Tech Vocational
Philadelphia, PA06-2005
Skills
- Ingredients measuring
- Food presentation
- Recipe modification
- Cooking
- Recipe-based cooking
- Dish preparation
- Food handling
- Food safety oversight
- Contamination prevention
- Surface cleaning
- Order prioritization
- Sanitation
- Grilling
- Frying
- Sautéing
- Italian cooking
- Positive and professional
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Attention to detail
- Food plating and presentation
- OSHA
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- High volume production capability
- Cooking techniques
- Menu planning
- Ingredient knowledge
- Health and safety compliance
- Operations management
- Knife skills
- Food presentation talent
- Food preparation
Timeline
Cook
Tir Na Nog Irish Bar & Grill
03.2013 - 10.2015
Concession Stand Attendant
Aramark
04.2000 - 10.2006
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
High School Diploma -
Bok Tech Vocational
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