Yazid Smith
Philadelphia
Summary
Hardworking professional with skills in food preparation, cleaning and supply management. Focused on food safety and quick service for customers. Specializes in food.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier / Line Cook / Prep Cook
Hipcityveg
Philadelphia
01.2022 - Current
- Set up and stock food items and other necessary supplies.
- Prep food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
- Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
- Cleans and sanitises cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.
- Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at a fast-paced restaurant.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout areas to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted customers in selecting menu items and provided product knowledge support.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns with professionalism and empathy.
- Trained new cashiers on procedures and best practices for efficient service.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and marinating for daily menu items.
- Cooked a variety of dishes according to standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
Pastry Baker / Cashier
Famous 4th Street Cookies
Philadelphia
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared a variety of pastries and desserts for daily production.
- Rolled out dough and cut into shapes for pies and tarts.
- Prepared fillings for pies by combining fruits with sugars and spices according to specific recipes provided by head chef.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the baking area and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline baking processes and improve efficiency.
- Followed recipes to ensure consistent quality and presentation of baked goods.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during food preparation activities.
- Mixed ingredients such as flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and baking powder to create pastries.
- Frosted cakes with various types of icing including fondant, buttercream or royal icing.
- Garnished desserts with chocolate curls, fresh fruit or other edible decorations.
- Kept up-to-date with current trends in the pastry industry by reading magazines and cookbooks regularly.
- Coordinated with co-workers to fulfill orders efficiently during peak hours of operation.
Busser / Barback / Server / Host
Mad Rex
Philadelphia
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisting with opening and closing the bar
- Refilling wells and fridges with essential bar equipment
- Maintaining and cleaning all glassware
- Welcoming and serving patrons when needed
- Strong group communication and collaboration
- Making drinks when required
- Food preparation and handling
- Menu, equipment and computer knowledge
Barista / Server / Bartender / Pizza Maker
Plenty Cafe
Philadelphia
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepare and serve a variety of coffee, drinks, pastries and dishes to customers
- Services and promotion of unique wine cocktails
- Perform inventory and ordering
- Maintain organisation, cleanliness and other store procedures
- Calculate and distribute tips for employees after each
- Assist with prepping, baking and slicing pizza
- Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
- Crafted pizzas using proper amount of dough and quantities of toppings according to specifications.
- Used pizza cutter to slice whole pizzas according to customer size specifications.
Education
OIC Culinary Arts -
Philadelphia, PADelaware Valley Charter High -
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Food Safety
- Product Knowledge
- Inventory control
- Collaborative team player
- Commercial Equipment Handling
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Plating
- Service Orientation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Precision and Attention to detail
- Knife Skills
- Sauteing
- Grilling
- Roasting
- Blanching
- Frying
- Baking
Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- ServeSafe Manager Certification
Timeline
Pastry Baker / Cashier
Famous 4th Street Cookies
03.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier / Line Cook / Prep Cook
Hipcityveg
01.2022 - Current
Busser / Barback / Server / Host
Mad Rex
01.2019 - 06.2020
Barista / Server / Bartender / Pizza Maker
Plenty Cafe
07.2018 - 01.2019