DANIEL POWE

QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11428 | DanielPowe4@gmail.com | (516) 309 - 9434

Summary
Maintained efficient kitchen operations to produce delicious and attractive dishes that exceed guest expectations.
Proficient in managing labor and inventory costs, developing recipes and planning menus. Certified ServSafe Food
Manager.

Skills
• Hot and cold food preparation • Cleaning and organization
• Recipe review • Stocking and replenishing
• Safety initiatives • Cleanliness and organization
• Dish preparation • Menu inquiries
• Ingredient measurement • Microsoft Office Powerpoint, Excel, Word Certified
• High volume production capability • IJCSA Green Cleaning Certified

Experience
Lab Assistant 09/2009 to 03/2014
VCA Antech Diagnostics New York, NY
• Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
• Isolated, identified, typed and grouped bacteria and fungi present in bodily fluids, autopsies, skin scrapings and
surgical specimens.
• Maintained inventory and equipment in neat and professional manner.
• Collected and processed specimens in medical environment.
• Organized lab test solutions, compounds and reagents.
Table Busser/ Dishwasher/Kitchen Prep Cook 04/2006 to 09/2009
Uno Chicago Grill Lynbrook, NY
• 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.
• Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
• Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
• Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes.
• Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations to delight patrons.
• Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
• Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
• Verified adequate levels of supplies such as linens and trays and restocked low items.
• Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
• Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
• Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat
and prevent food-borne illness.
• Maintained and repaired dishwashing machine to keep dishes clean and kitchen running smoothly.
• Washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
• Communicated with wait staff regarding customer requests, dietary concerns and allergy questions.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science: Health Sciences 01/2019
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York Oakland Gardens, NY
Bachelor of Science: Family, Nutrition, & Exercise Sciences 09/2018
Queens College of The City University of New York Flushing, NY
• Major in Food Management