Salvador Santos
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Passionate and hard working individual. Also friendly and articulate with 25+ years of experience in the service industry in both the front and back of house.
Meticulously clean and organized with very good knife skills; proficiency in preparation, cooking, plating, and following recipes.
I am looking forward to working with a team of like-minded people who share similar values.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook/Number 2 Line Cook
Oishii (dinner)/GiGi & Max (brunch)
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Set up, cleaned and sanitized work station and prep sink.
- Maintained and stocked refrigeration units.
- Kept, monitored, and rotated inventory.
- Prepared fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood in advance to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Assumed responsibilities outside of job description, including serving and dish washing.
Prep Cook
Ho'Brah
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsible for cleaning kitchen walls, floors, appliances, and mats on a nightly basis.
- Prepared, labeled, and stored fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood to very particular specifications.
- Juiced citrus daily.
Prep Cook / Line Cook
Nox
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Arrived 3 hours prior to service to check the line for par, assessed what was needed, and made preparations.
- Daily prep tasks included cutting cheeses and meats, and pickling vegetables for charcuterie.
- Made cheese sauces, aioli, confit, and dressings.
- Prepared and marinated meats.
- Often the only cook on duty and always responsible for washing all dishes (cookware, crockery, and flatware).
- Cooked and plated orders in a timely and consistent manner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
The New School
New York, NY06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
The Boston Conservatory
Boston, MA06.1996
Skills
- Certified Food Handler (New York state)
- Meticulously follows sanitary standards
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- POS experience
- Experienced balancing banks / tills
- Experienced opening and closing establishments
- General wine and beer knowledge
- Bartending experience
- Thoroughly proficient server
Timeline
Prep Cook/Number 2 Line Cook
Oishii (dinner)/GiGi & Max (brunch)
11.2022 - 07.2023
Prep Cook
Ho'Brah
08.2022 - 11.2022
Prep Cook / Line Cook
Nox
04.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
The New School
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
The Boston Conservatory
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