Josh Romero
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Assistant with experience at Wynwood Hospitality Hilton Garden Inn, skilled in high-volume dining and food safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency through effective kitchen staff coordination and meticulous inventory verification. Committed to maintaining exceptional sanitation standards while supporting chefs in food preparation and ordering.
Well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments.
Cleaned workstations, handling dish washing duties and monitoring inventory. Well-trained to keep kitchen well-stocked and ready for busy mealtimes. Considered motivated employee with positive attitude.
Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Wynwood Hospitality Hilton Garden Inn
07.2019 - 03.2025
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Barista
Blue Dot Cafe
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Education
Trade Electrical
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- High volume dining
- Food preparation techniques
- Chef support
- Food ordering
- Food safety
- Chef assistance
- Inventory verification
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Health code compliance
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Wynwood Hospitality Hilton Garden Inn
07.2019 - 03.2025
Barista
Blue Dot Cafe
04.2017 - 03.2021
Trade Electrical
Wake Technical Community College
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