Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with italic cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PASTRY BAKER
LINAS SUPERMERCATO
09.2020 - Current
Baked Consistently quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
Contributed to a positive workplace culture by maintaining professional demeanor and assisting colleagues during busy periods, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
Replenished bakery items in display cases.
Operated oven and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
LEAD COOK
ITALIAN CENTRE SHOP
06.2015 - 09.2020
Increased overall kitchen productivity through continuous process improvements and implemented of best practices in culinary preparation techniques.
improved overall kitchen efficiency by streamlining workflow and implementing effective time management strategies.
Contributed valuable input during menu development meetings, incorporating seasonal ingredients for fresh and innovative dishes.
Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Provided excellent training opportunities for new hires, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged growth within the team.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
PWD
COSTCO WHOLESALE
06.2014 - 05.2015
Developed strong, honest and open customer relationships by presenting informational sales presentations to potential customers.
Prepared presentation to target audiences based on specific demographics and product details.
Greeted customers warmly and pleasantly answered inquiries.
Organized and stocked merchandize to keep necessary levels for sales demand.
Demonstrated products to customers to illustrate features, advantages and benefits.
Maintained clean, organized and professional work environment.
DELI CLERK
Sobeys
04.2013 - 05.2014
Enhanced product presentation by arranging visually appealing displays and regularly rotating items to ensure freshness.
Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized deli counter.
Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler and freezer to optimize freshness.