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Carlos Colon

Baltimore

Summary

Passionate culinary professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu planning, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Excel in fast-paced environments using strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Preparation Cook

Residences at Vantage Point
Columbia
02.2025 - Current
  • Organized ingredients, supplies, and equipment needed to complete daily tasks.
  • Stocked pantry items such as spices, condiments, sauces.
  • Performed opening, closing duties including cleaning refrigerators, freezers, kitchen areas.

Line Preparation Cook

Viva Catering & Events
New York
08.2018 - 12.2024
  • Inspected finished product for presentation accuracy before serving customers.
  • Monitored temperatures of all cooked foods to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Followed standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality of products served.
  • Plated meals according to restaurant specifications while adhering to portion control guidelines.
  • Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, deep fryers, slicers.

Food Courier

Amy Ruth's Restaurant
New York
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Inspected orders for accuracy before leaving the restaurant.
  • Maintained contact with dispatch to receive delivery instructions and updates on traffic conditions.
  • Followed all safety regulations while operating a vehicle, such as obeying speed limits and adhering to road signs.
  • Verified payment information prior to leaving the restaurant, such as checking credit cards against IDs or collecting cash payments.
  • Adhered strictly to health codes when handling food items throughout the entire process of pick-up, transport, and drop-off.
  • Provided excellent customer service when delivering items to customers' homes or businesses.

Maintenance Technician

Center For Employment Opportunity
New York City
12.2012 - 12.2016
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
  • Mix various cleaning solutions according to instructions for specific tasks.
  • Ensure hazardous materials are disposed of correctly per regulations.
  • Maintain janitorial closets in a neat and organized manner.
  • Maintain safety protocols while operating machinery such as floor buffers.

Education

Commercial Cooking And Catering Certificate -

Culinary Tech Center
Queens Village, NY
01-2011

Skills

  • Ingredient organization
  • Food safety compliance
  • Recipe execution
  • Portion control
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Communication skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Line Preparation Cook

Residences at Vantage Point
02.2025 - Current

Line Preparation Cook

Viva Catering & Events
08.2018 - 12.2024

Food Courier

Amy Ruth's Restaurant
06.2016 - 06.2018

Maintenance Technician

Center For Employment Opportunity
12.2012 - 12.2016

Commercial Cooking And Catering Certificate -

Culinary Tech Center

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