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Steven Popa

Queens

Summary

Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Gambino's Italian restaurant
Easton
05.2020 - 06.2025
  • Ensured food preparation met service standards.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.

Assistant Cook

Taverna Opa
Fort Lauderdale
04.2015 - 12.2018
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens and other cooking equipment during meal preparation.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes, standards, and dietary guidelines.
  • Ensured proper portion sizes were served during meal times.
  • Labeled containers properly with contents and date information.
  • Restocked shelves with new ingredients after use.
  • Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
  • Operated commercial appliances including mixers, grinders, slicers, steamers.
  • Organized storage areas for food supplies.
  • Stocked kitchen items such as spices and condiments.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding menu changes or special orders.
  • Kept records of inventory levels for all food items used in the kitchen.

Dishwasher

Bella Luna Restaurant
Forks
03.2010 - 11.2014
  • Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
  • Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
  • Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
  • Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
  • Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
  • Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
  • Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
  • Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Art Institute of Fort Laurderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06-2006

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Recipe compliance
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food safety standards
  • Inventory management
  • Attention to detail
  • Food allergen safety
  • Prep work
  • Food presentation
  • Quality control
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Food spoilage prevention

Certification

  • Certified food handler certificate.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Romanian
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Line Cook

Gambino's Italian restaurant
05.2020 - 06.2025

Assistant Cook

Taverna Opa
04.2015 - 12.2018

Dishwasher

Bella Luna Restaurant
03.2010 - 11.2014

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Art Institute of Fort Laurderdale

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