William Amaya
Pawtucket,RI
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Sodexo
Cumberland, RI
10.2015 - Current
- Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day activities of subordinates and assigns responsibility for specific work or functional activities
- Responsible for orientation and training of employees
- Perform day-to-day assignments in addition to oversight duties
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
- Plan, assign and inspect the work of the Food Service Staff
- Maintain a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food
- Assist in the preparation of meals when necessary
- Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned
- Knowledge of local, State, Federal regulations, and survey inspection process
- This role includes physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods of time
- Be able to stand and be on your feet for much of the scheduled shift
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Baker, Cook
Sodexo
Providence, RI
10.2015 - Current
- Food preparation
- Safe food and knife handling while maintaining sanitation and food safety practices
- High attention to detail
- Expertise in seasoning, garnishing, and creative displays
- High-volume, fast-paced work ethic
- Supervise food prep and cooking, check food plating and temperatures
- Team player with excellent communication, train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
Banquet Captain
360 Events
New York, NY
01.2006 - 03.2020
- Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking proper steps
- Oversee banquet events and ensure smooth operations
- Coordinate with event planners and staff to ensure all details are executed flawlessly
- Set up banquet rooms according to event specification
- Supervise banquet staff, including servers, bartenders, and support staff
- Train new staff members on banquet procedures and service standards
- Monitor event progress and address any issues or concerns that arise
- Ensure exceptional customer service is provided to all guests
- Assist with food service as needed, including serving and clearing tables
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of banquet areas
Baker's Assistant
La Gran Via Bakery
Brooklyn, NY
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, dough's, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers
- Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, tarts, cookies, or other products
- Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens
- Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked
- Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes
- Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary
Education
None -
Franklin D Roosevelt High School
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Baker
- Performance Management
- Food Safety
- Management
- Food Preparation
- English
- Food Production
- Culinary Experience
- P&L Management
- Kitchen Experience
- Banquet Experience
- Recruiting
- Restaurant Management
- Pricing
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Catering
- Supervising experience
- Food handling
- Labor cost analysis
- Food management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Bilingual
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Certified Food Safety Manager, 8/2027
Additionalinformation - Keyskills
- Cash Control
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Scheduling
- Inventory Control
- Food Prep
- Performance Management
- Problem Resolution
- Stress Tolerance
- Customer Service Excellence
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Multitasking
- Profit and Loss Management
- Staff Trainer
- Independence
- Organizational / Planning
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Team Leader
Sodexo
10.2015 - Current
Baker, Cook
Sodexo
10.2015 - Current
Baker's Assistant
La Gran Via Bakery
01.2009 - 12.2012
Banquet Captain
360 Events
01.2006 - 03.2020
None -
Franklin D Roosevelt High School