Vincent Petrillo
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Driven Chef with a proven track record at Wegmans, enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency. Mastered knife skills and food safety, while fostering a team-player mentality. Achieved significant reductions in food waste through strategic planning. Excelled in high-pressure environments, demonstrating exceptional focus and discipline. Hardworking Team Crew Associate knowledgeable about restaurant operations, food preparation and customer service. Offering 2 years' experience working in fast-paced restaurants.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Wegmans
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
Customer Service Cashier
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
Education
No Degree - Finance
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2027
High School Diploma -
The Charter School of Wilmington
Wilmington05.2023
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Team player mentality
- Sharp Timing
- Intense Focus
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Endurance and Stamina
- Improvising
- Dynamic control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Wegmans
05.2023 - 02.2024
Customer Service Cashier
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
01.2021 - 08.2021
No Degree - Finance
University of Delaware
High School Diploma -
The Charter School of Wilmington
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