Aaron Varela
Red Bank
Summary
My last semester of High School I switch to culinary. Instead of going to college, I figured I'll learn more woking in the kitchen. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Line cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Local Smoke BBQ
05.2021 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
Nutrition Cook
Hackensack Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Line Cook
Robinson's Ale House
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Catering Cook
Molly Pitcher Inn
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Prep Cook
Pio Pio Restaurant
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Bank Regional High School
Little Silver, NJ06.2014
Skills
- Bilingual
- Entree Preparation
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Menu Item Memorization
- Knife Skills
- Following Cooking Methods
- Deep Fryer Operation
- Back of House Operations
- Line Management
- Food Presentation
Practice Violin, Piano
Been practice violin and piano for the last past 5 years
Timeline
Line Cook
Local Smoke BBQ
05.2021 - Current
Nutrition Cook
Hackensack Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2021
Line Cook
Robinson's Ale House
07.2020 - 10.2020
Catering Cook
Molly Pitcher Inn
06.2016 - 06.2020
Prep Cook
Pio Pio Restaurant
05.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Red Bank Regional High School
Similar Profiles
Shannon FroehlichShannon Froehlich
Catering Manager at Local Smoke BBQCatering Manager at Local Smoke BBQ
Olivia FrancoOlivia Franco
Food Counter Clerk at Local Smoke BBQFood Counter Clerk at Local Smoke BBQ
Morgan FulbrightMorgan Fulbright
Chef at Rollin' Smoke BBQChef at Rollin' Smoke BBQ
Stefanie PayneStefanie Payne
Volunteer at Meals on WheelsVolunteer at Meals on Wheels
Melissa NorthridgeMelissa Northridge
Senior Program Coordinator at HCP Management OperationsSenior Program Coordinator at HCP Management Operations