Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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EDWARD FIGUEROA MALAVE

SAN JUAN

Summary

Skilled Worker learns new processes quickly and adapts to customer and company needs. Hardworking, focused and diligent with good people and problem-solving abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Rancho Mexicano

Chef
  • Implemented diverse cooking methods into creating dishes and demonstrated these techniques to culinary personnel for educational purposes.
  • Developed weekly specials that were created with fresh, local ingredients.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Oversaw cleaning and maintenance of kitchen to boost safety and prevent accidents.

Mare St. Clair Hotel

line Cook
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Café Berlin

Dishwasher
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
  • Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
  • Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.

WORLDPAC Wholesale Distribution

Mensajero De Pieza
  • Created pricing schedules and determined discount rates.
  • Addressed each customers' needs and wants to recommend suitable product options.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
  • Kept detailed records of inventories, completed sales and customer information to enhance customer experiences.

Aqua Experiences

Supervisor
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
  • Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Escuela Vocacional
San Juan

Associate of Arts - Artes Culinaria

ICPR Junior College
San Juan

Skills

  • Job Assignments
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Waste Reduction
  • Business Planning
  • Verify Food Quality
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Brand Loyalty
  • Food Inventories
  • Rotation Procedures
  • Safe Driving Techniques
  • Active Learning
  • Excellent Communication

Languages

Spanish, English
Native language

Timeline

Rancho Mexicano

Chef

Mare St. Clair Hotel

line Cook

Café Berlin

Dishwasher

WORLDPAC Wholesale Distribution

Mensajero De Pieza

Aqua Experiences

Supervisor

High School Diploma -

Escuela Vocacional

Associate of Arts - Artes Culinaria

ICPR Junior College

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