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Adan Bustos
Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Energetic culinary professional with blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Work well as dynamic leader in high-pressure, urban restaurant settings. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
UCSB Portola Dining CommonsGoleta, Ca
Cook
03.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Prep, work various platforms during dinner service, training student staff.
- 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.
Cody's CafeSanta Barbara, CA
Cook
04.2018 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Line cook during dinner and lunch service, prep, order produce, and close up kitchen.
Natural CafeGoleta, CA
Cook
06.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Rotate between pantry, grill and saute stations.
Patxis PizzaSanta Barbara, CA
Cook
11.2014 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Part of opening staff working different stations, Thin Pizza line, Deep dish line, pantry, and expo.
- Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Sushi TeriSanta Barbara, CA
Waiter
06.2013 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Waiting tables, running food, washing dishes, and hosting on occasion.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Nikka Fish Market and GrillGoleta, CA
Cashier
11.2013 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Order Taking, Clearing dining room, weighing, packaging , and selling fish at market.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Education
The Culinary Institute of AmericaHyde Park, NY
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
12.2022
Dos Pueblos High School
High school diploma
2013
University Overview
Cooking Classes in Charger inn faculty dining. Entrepreneurial classes
Skills
- Institutional and batch cooking
- Food spoilage prevention
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Hospitality service expertise
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food preparation and safety
- Performance improvement
- Extensive catering background
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
UCSB Portola Dining Commons
03.2019 - 05.2021
Cook
Cody's Cafe
04.2018 - 03.2019
Cook
Natural Cafe
06.2016 - 06.2018
Cook
Patxis Pizza
11.2014 - 06.2016
Cashier
Nikka Fish Market and Grill
11.2013 - 07.2014
Waiter
Sushi Teri
06.2013 - 09.2014
The Culinary Institute of America
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
Dos Pueblos High School
High school diploma
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