Yudain Soto
Miami,FL
Summary
Passionate, spirited, and school-trained professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to safety, customer service, best practices, and quality service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Macitas Restaurant
Miami, FL
12.2017 - 12.2023
- Created the menu and prepared the food for daily operation.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across the line.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Organized special events such as banquets or catering services when required.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
Maintenance Technician
Aimco Properties
Miami, FL
01.2008 - 08.2017
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Heavy Machine Operator
Danella Construction
Miami, FL
08.2004 - 11.2007
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Operated heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Attended training sessions as required to stay up-to-date on new technologies.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Used dozer to level soil, move rock and debris and scoop soil.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Operated dozer controls to regulate height and angle of dozer blade.
- Operated dozer and heavy equipment safely and appropriately.
Education
Electrical Repair Certification - Electrical Repairs Technician
South Florida Institute of Technology
Miami, FL09-2009
AC And Refrigeration Certification - AC And Refrigeration Repair
South Florida Institute of Technology
Miami, FL09-2008
Head Chef - Culinary Arts Certificate
Tropicana Culinary School
Havana, Cuba07-1999
Associate of Applied Science - Heavy Metals Operator
Amistad Cubano Sovietica
Havana, Cuba07-1994
Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Bilingual ( English and Spanish)
- CDL driver's license
- Food / Dish Prep and Presentation
- AC and Electrical Repair skills
Timeline
Head Chef
Macitas Restaurant
12.2017 - 12.2023
Maintenance Technician
Aimco Properties
01.2008 - 08.2017
Heavy Machine Operator
Danella Construction
08.2004 - 11.2007
Electrical Repair Certification - Electrical Repairs Technician
South Florida Institute of Technology
AC And Refrigeration Certification - AC And Refrigeration Repair
South Florida Institute of Technology
Head Chef - Culinary Arts Certificate
Tropicana Culinary School
Associate of Applied Science - Heavy Metals Operator
Amistad Cubano Sovietica
Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language
Miami Dade College
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