Aaron Garcia
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Reliable culinary professional with over 10 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Proven ability in food preparation, recipe development, and inventory management, ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing overall kitchen efficiency. Flexible Cook willing to work. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments/ team setting. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
JDs Hamburgers
Fort Worth, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Developed new recipes that aligned with seasonal menus, contributing to overall guest satisfaction and dining experience.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
Line Cook
BJs Restaurants and Brewhouse
09.2016 - 02.2026
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including grills, ovens, and fryers, ensuring proper usage protocols.
- Monitored portion control measures to ensure consistency and reduce waste during food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, maintaining health inspection requirements.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality food preparation.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes.
- Monitored weekly trends through assisting with inventory.
Welder
Spiral Pipes Of Texas
Fort Worth, TX
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
Delivery Courier
UniFlight
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Delivered packages efficiently within designated routes, ensuring timely arrival and customer satisfaction.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely according to company policies and local regulations.
Moving Assistant
Ward North American
Garland, TX
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Assisted in packing and unpacking items, maintaining organization to prevent damage during transit.
- Coordinated logistics for residential and commercial moves, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods.
- Communicated effectively with clients to address concerns and provide updates throughout moving process.
- Developed strategies to optimize loading procedures, improving space utilization within transport vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Hills High School
Fort Worth, TX06-2013
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen sanitation
- Inventory management
Languages
English
Timeline
Line Cook
JDs Hamburgers
09.2025 - Current
Line Cook
BJs Restaurants and Brewhouse
09.2016 - 02.2026
Welder
Spiral Pipes Of Texas
02.2015 - 11.2016
Delivery Courier
UniFlight
08.2014 - 07.2015
Moving Assistant
Ward North American
06.2013 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Western Hills High School