Matthew Camelo

At Flower Child, Im tasked with:

• Prepared and assembled ingredients for menu items, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
• Operated kitchen equipment safely, maintaining cleanliness to meet health regulations.
• Implemented efficient prep processes that improved overall kitchen workflow.
• Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
• Consistently met high volume demands while maintaining impeccable quality control standards for all dishes prepared.

While I worked at Cava, I was tasked with:

• Preparing multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Optimized food presentation, resulting in positive customer feedback and increased social media attention.

• Merchandised items in a manner of excellence and cleanliness.
• Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
• Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
• Set up attractive window displays that maximized customer interaction.
• Worked closely with store managers to ensure their needs were met alongside my supervisor's needs.

• Washed and peeled fruits and vegetables.
• Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
• Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
• Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
• Maintained professional attitude during interactions with customers and co-workers.
• Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
• Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.

• Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
• Protected inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
• Tracked package movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
• Recorded numbers of units handled or moved on daily production sheets.
• Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.