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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Software
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Work Preference
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Hi, I’m

Alonzo Duran-Guerrero

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced cook committed to culinary creativity and continuous improvement, with a passion for crafting memorable dishes.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

One Piece Café

Lead Cook
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members and addressing issues proactively before they escalated.
  • Implemented innovative menu items based on current culinary trends, leading to positive feedback from customers.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.

Panda Express

Cook
02.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Organize opening and closing procedures by effectively setting up workstations and cooking products.
  • During peak times, I oversaw kitchen duties and took orders from cashiers.
  • Prepared meats and vegetables maintained careful tabs on expiration dates, and stored products properly to minimize food waste.
  • Ensured the kitchen was neat and clean by routinely sweeping, mopping, and disposing of debris.
  • Received food shipments, evaluated product quality, and stored the products in appropriate containers.
  • Optimized food preparation sequences, significantly reducing customer wait times.

Las Vegas Brewing Company

Cook
04.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview


  • I handled several orders at once without sacrificing appearance or quality, demonstrating my exceptional multitasking abilities.
  • I made the kitchen more efficient by streamlining the preparation procedures, which led to a more ordered and productive operation.
  • Measuring, weighing, and combining items per exact recipe instructions were among my duties.
  • I carefully followed the standards for food safety and handling, which reduced hazards to clients and ensured their well-being.
  • In addition, I consistently inspected food items to ensure their freshness and quality while upholding strict culinary standards.

Education

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Associate of Arts from Accounting
12.2024

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
12.2024

Skills

  • Bi-Lingual
  • Food Safety & Sanitation
  • Time Management
  • High-Volume Cooking
  • Adaptive
  • Creativity
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Certification

  • SNHD Food Handler Card
  • Culinary Arts Certification
  • High School Diploma (Advanced)

Software

Microsoft Excel

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipGig Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursPaid sick leavePaid time off

Timeline

Lead Cook

One Piece Café
01.2024 - Current

Cook

Panda Express
02.2023 - 12.2023

Cook

Las Vegas Brewing Company
04.2022 - 02.2023

College of Southern Nevada

Associate of Arts from Accounting

College of Southern Nevada

Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
Alonzo Duran-Guerrero