Nicholas Burfect
Freight Handler
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Organized, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Experienced Line Cook professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Hardworking Cook with 6 years experience in high-volume restaurant facility. Talented Food preparation professional with 10+ years food service experience in all types of restaurant facilities.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Freight Handler/Forklift Operator
humano - New Orleans, LA
February 2021 to Present
• Assist in receiving dock operations by loading or unloading shipments
• Mechanically use a forklift, pallet jacks, or order- picker, using a full range of peripheral vision to operate such equipment safely
• Place and/or pull stock from storage areas of the warehouse
• Ensure that the wheels of all trucks being unloaded have their wheels chocked before unloading begins
• Pick cases from bulk locations to fill forward pick locations
• Stock forward pick locations in the bottle room and the full case line in a neat and orderly manner
• Restock bottle and case returns from customer orders
• Pick VIA orders for Salesmen and Customers
• Stores out of place product, 360 product and 370 product as directed by the supervisor
• Sort pallets by size
• Handling of broken cases to include the re-boxing of good bottles and sending the broken ones to the dump location
• Leave equipment in good working order and free of all trash for the next shift
• Ensure the cleanliness of an assigned area of the warehouse
• Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Wear all company issued safety equipment
• Report any damage to the equipment and building to a supervisor as soon as it happens
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Line Cook
Oak Oven - Harahan, LA
March 2018 to January 2020
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler. Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies. Line Cook
Dave & Buster's - New Orleans, LA
September 2017 to February 2018
1. Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler. Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies. Line Cook/ Prep Cook
Lüke - New Orleans, LA
March 2012 to May 2017
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler. Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies. Lead Chef
Liberty's Kitchen - New Orleans, LA
June 2011 to March 2017
Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees. Created ice sculptures for major events such as weddings and private corporate parties. Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards. Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler. Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies. Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering. Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation. Day Stocker/ Night Crew
Kmart - Metairie, LA
October 2008 to January 2009
Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts. Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays. Dishwasher
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen - New Orleans, LA
June 2006 to August 2007
Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
Quickly recorded transactions in MICROS system to deliver prompt service. Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals. Provided friendly and attentive service.
Education
Ged in Business
March 2011 to July 2011
Skills
• Committed team player
• Up-selling capability
• Lifts and carries up to 150lbs
• Flexible schedule capability
• High energy
• Courteous, professional demeanor
• Top-tier, full-service dining background
• Thrives in fast-paced environment
• Quick problem solver
• Organized and efficient server
• Line cook
• kitchen
• Cooking
• Team Player
• training
• Chef
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Safety
• Food Handling
• Warehouse experience
• Forklift
• Pallet jack
• Freight Experience
• Produce Experience
• Food Production
• Food Preparation
• Banquet Experience
Awards
Gumbo Contest
September 2016
Won 2nd place in a gumbo cooking contest with over 20 other restaurants around the city in the contest
Assessments
Food Safety — Familiar
March 2020
Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Familiar
Food Service: Customer Situations — Proficient
March 2020
Ensuring customer satisfaction, prioritizing tasks, and suggesting products in a food service setting. Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
January 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Familiar
January 2021
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements Full results: Familiar
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