Melvin Guya

Produced meals for holidays and personal events.

• Collaborated with other household staff to provide seamless services for clients, fostering a positive work environment.
• Recommended menu items for new dish development, holidays and special events.
• Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
• Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment and cleaned grills, griddles and ovens.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

• Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
• Supported head chef in managing daily operations, including scheduling, ordering supplies, and supervising team members.
• Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
• Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
• Reduced food waste by creatively repurposing ingredients and tracking inventory closely.
• Collaborated with senior chefs to prepare high-quality dishes during high-volume service periods.

• Assisted in training new employees on proper pizza-making techniques, contributing to overall staff proficiency.
• Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
• Upheld brand reputation through consistently producing visually appealing pizzas that met company presentation standards.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace for efficient pizza making, ensuring optimal productivity.
• Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
• Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
• Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items.
• Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
• Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Managed inventory effectively, reducing food waste and controlling costs for the business.
• Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.