ANTONIO WARD

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Summary

Bilingual Restaurant Cook complying with all safety standards, including those pertaining to kitchen machinery, equipment and utensils. Recognized grill master and expert baker.

Results-focused Chef with 3-4 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Well-developed strengths in team leadership, problem-solving, and communication. Demonstrated success building high-performance teams.

Energized professional promoting more than 4 years of expertise performing successfully in fast-paced kitchens. Sharp Restaurant Cook willing to handle any task from frying meats to dicing vegetables to baking cakes. Well-trained worker ready to follow great recipes, ensuring patrons receive well-prepared dishes.

Enthusiastic Team Crew Associate willing to take on any job in support of restaurant operations and enhance customer satisfaction. Able to prepare food with safety and quality standards in mind. Physically fit and energetic with a flexible schedule and adaptable mentality.

Skills Rename

Food preparation techniques

Banquets and catering

Grilling and deep frying skills

Pantry restocking

Inventory control

Cleaning and sanitizing methods

04/2019 - 07/2019 Priemier Containers Cleveland, OH

Cleaned work areas following each shift by removing debris and trash and sweeping up metal parts.

Rotated through series of 2 different stations each 2 hour time based on team needs.

Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.

Packaged 40 completed products per day and efficiently prepared shipments.

Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.

Cleaned work areas regularly to keep team efficient and eliminate any safety concerns.

Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements and delivered positive feedback upon job task completion.

Collaborated with team members to complete demanding projects under tight deadlines.

08/2015 - 12/2015 Taco Bell Lakewood, OH

Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.

Delivered soiled dishes and pots and pans to washing areas and assisted in cleaning and drying all items.

Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.

Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.

Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.

Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.

Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.

Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.

Grilled and deep fried various foods, including [beans], [groundbeef] and [deserts].

Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.

Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.

Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.

Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.

05/2019 - 08/2019 Nano Brew Cleveland Cleveland, OH

Chef

Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.

Adjusted seasonal plans to source local ingredients and aligned special dishes with area events.

Inspected freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, ensuring proper functionality.

Avoided cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when preparing meals for individuals with food allergies and gluten intolerance.

Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.

Created exciting dishes to draw in clientele and increase revenues.

Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.

Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.

Education and Training

Expected in 05/2017 Cleveland, OH

High School Diploma John Adams High School

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