Daniel Dagostino

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT DANIEL DAGOSTINO

As the former Culinary Career Service Advisor Of LCI, I was fortunate enough to have established lasting relationships with my students/alumni and prestigious potential employers alike, in order to efficiently network throughout the real world while providing the right connections for intended career pathways and aiding in substantial development by realistically endowing these candidates with the wealth of my well-seasoned personal/professional experience so they are set for success fresh out of the gate! Responsible for maintaining quality control, kitchen hygiene, food temperatures and food safety. Accomplished at preparing bread, pasta dough, and other baked goods by hand from scratch. Adept at baking (pizza oven, conveyer, brick and convention), saute (multiple burners), grilling (flat top and open flame grate), deep fryer, broiler, raw bar, cold and hot holding. Prepared meals for local celebrities and international professional athletes, resulting in their repeat business. Pizzaiolo 15 years of exp, Sous Chef 7 years of exp. Experienced in front-of-house and back-of-house management procedures. Responsible for opening and closing facilities with a key and security pass code. Proficient at determining staffing requirements and scheduling employees. Skilled at managing food costs by logging sales, ordering and receiving inventory and controlling food waste. Trusted to review and consult with senior managers regarding potential employee applications and resumes. Capable of working in a team environment as a leader or a team member. Successfully trains employees and peers of various levels. Creds/Certs: • TWIC exp - Nov, 2015 • MMC exp - Sept, 2016 • US Passport exp - May, 2021 • STCW 95 exp - June, 2017 • 5-year Food Safety & Management Protection Certificate - exp - March/2028 • 2-year BLS / CPR and AED Certification exp - Nov, 2011 *ACF member + Willing to travel anywhere as needed, for adequate compensation!+