William Patrick Abrigana
Seattle
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Volume Services, excelling in food preparation and service excellence. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain high sanitation standards. Skilled in training staff on food safety practices while consistently delivering high-quality meals that meet dietary guidelines. Detail-oriented and committed to culinary excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook1 Lead
Volume Services/seattle
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals in alignment with menu specifications and dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal production processes for improved efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Trained new kitchen staff on safety protocols, food handling practices, and equipment usage.
- Monitored food quality during preparation and service to ensure consistency and excellence.
Prep-Cook
Next Move Hospitality Search
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for efficient meal assembly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and notifying supervisors of shortages.
- Collaborated with chefs to execute daily specials and optimize menu offerings based on ingredient availability.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including mixers, ovens, and slicers, adhering to safety protocols.
- Developed streamlined processes for ingredient prep that reduced waste and improved workflow efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistency in food presentation and taste across all dishes.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Laborer Helper
Next Move Hospitality Search
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated hand tools and machinery to assist in construction tasks efficiently.
- Assisted skilled laborers with material handling and site preparation activities.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete project milestones on schedule.Also working in the kitchen at Lumen field as a prep- cook
Dishwasher
Next Move Hospitality Search
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient workflow during peak service hours.
- Monitored inventory of cleaning supplies, reporting shortages to management for timely replenishment.
- Implemented improved washing techniques that enhanced overall dish cleanliness and reduced turnaround time.
- Trained new employees on proper dishwashing procedures and safety protocols to maintain consistency.
- Assisted in organizing kitchen area, ensuring all utensils and dishes were properly stored for easy access.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HISkills
- Service excellence
- Food preparation skills
- Detail-oriented cleaning
- Food safety practices
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook1 Lead
Volume Services/seattle
03.2023 - Current
Prep-Cook
Next Move Hospitality Search
08.2022 - 03.2023
Laborer Helper
Next Move Hospitality Search
10.2021 - 03.2023
Dishwasher
Next Move Hospitality Search
07.2021 - 03.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Honolulu Community College
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