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Sal Vassallo

Woodhaven

Summary

Adept at delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes, I honed my culinary and customer service skills at Sammy's Cucina. My expertise in cooking and kitchen organization, coupled with a knack for multitasking, significantly enhanced kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction. I excel in creating a collaborative environment, leading to a notable increase in productivity and a reduction in food waste.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Self Employed Web
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • 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.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
  • Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Chef

Sammy's Cucina
12.2008 - 04.2024

Education

Na -

Riverview High-school
Riverview, MI

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization

Timeline

Chef

Sammy's Cucina
12.2008 - 04.2024

Cook

Self Employed Web

Na -

Riverview High-school
Sal Vassallo