Trolando Miskel

Detail-oriented and safety-conscious kitchen team member with over twelve years of experience in food preparation, dishwashing, and sanitation. Proven ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, operate industrial dishwashers, and adhere to all safety regulations. Eager to contribute a strong work ethic and commitment to hygiene to a dynamic culinary team, ensuring efficient operations and high standards in a fast-paced setting.

Kitchen Staff at P.F Chang's (2025-12 – Present)

• Assist in food preparation by chopping, assembling, and organizing ingredients according to recipes and standards
• Handle food safely by adhering to proper food handling procedures and safety regulations
• Support cooking processes by following instructions from chefs or kitchen supervisors to ensure timely meal delivery
• Familiarity with food handling procedures, sanitation practices, and food safety regulations
• Operates an industrial dishwasher
• Wash dishes, sweep/mop floors, clean and maintain equipment, sanitize utensils and maintain all areas of the restaurant
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment or utensils in clean and orderly conditions
• Clean food preparation areas, facilities or equipment
• Execute proper sanitation practices and safety procedures
• Place clean dishes, utensils or cooking equipment in storage areas
• Empty and clean all trash receptacles
• Provide assistance to prep cook and other kitchen staff as needed, especially during peak times, including basic prep
• Perform opening, closing and side work
• Clean up spills or broken glassware immediately
• Excellent customer service skills and etiquette
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, teamwork environment

Kitchen Staff at Olive Garden (2023-10 – 2026-08)

• Assist in food preparation by chopping, assembling, and organizing ingredients according to recipes and standards
• Used knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards in culinary settings
• Removed excess food from soiled wares, rinse wares and position wares in the designated racks prior to sending them through the dishwashing machine. Clean only designated wares in the dishwashing machine
• Removed washed wares from the dishwashing machine and allow them to air dry prior to sorting, stacking and storing them in the designated areas. Inspect the cleanliness and condition of all washed wares and rewash wares not meeting standards
• Handled all wares carefully to prevent breakage and loss
• Changed dishwashing machine water/filter and refill as specified to ensure all wares are properly cleaned
• Checked the working condition of the dishwashing machine in accordance with specifications; rectify any deficiencies
• Setup and organized workstation with designated supplies and equipment; report shortages to supervisor. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout shift
• Cleaned spills and broken glass in work area immediately
• Checked all sink and floor drains and remove food particles and/or trash. Use designated chemicals, supplies and equipment to clean sinks, walls, shelves, counters, storage areas, and floor surfaces
• Adhered to all Health Department, sanitation and safety regulations as required by the restaurant
• Transported garbage containers from dish room, empty into dumpsters and clean container

Kitchen Staff at Olive Garden (2021-07 – 2024-11)

• Maintained a clean kitchen, properly washes and sorts dishes and keeps dish area free of clutter and organized
• Assist in food preparation by chopping, assembling, and organizing ingredients according to recipes and standards
• Handle food safely by adhering to proper food handling procedures and safety regulations
• Support cooking processes by following instructions from chefs or kitchen supervisors to ensure timely meal delivery
• Familiarity with food handling procedures, sanitation practices, and food safety regulations
• Set up dish station including dish machines and sinks
• Changed water of machines and sinks every two hours or more often as required by business levels, and properly uses chemical dilutes set by EcoLab
• Maintained trash cans throughout shift and removes full trashcans and boxes at the end of each shift
• Swept and mopped floors, especially in the event that items are broken or spilled
• Maintained the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves
• Provided support for other restaurant staff members by assisting with other tasks as needed

High School Diploma