Agustin Victoria Dorantes
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at 201 Tavern Bar and Grill, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Expert in multitasking and maintaining high standards of sanitation, consistently enhancing guest satisfaction through visually appealing dishes. Strong knife skills and a commitment to quality have significantly reduced food waste and improved kitchen efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
201 Tavern Bar and Grill
Anoka, MN
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Cook
Outback Steak House
Calumet City, IL
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Dock Forklift Driver
Swift Transportation
Hammond, IN
01.2008 - 10.2011
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics while adhering to workplace safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members in coordinating tasks, maximizing productivity and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
- Supported warehouse operations by performing general labor tasks such as sweeping floors, cleaning equipment, and organizing storage areas.
- Increased accuracy in order fulfillment by verifying product quantities against invoices before loading onto trucks.
- Streamlined cargo handling processes by effectively prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Assisted in inventory management, utilizing barcode scanners and computer systems for accurate recordkeeping.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts and other heavy machinery.
- Minimized potential hazards within the workspace through swift identification and resolution of issues.
- Maintained a safe working environment through diligent adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Thornridge High School
Dolton, IL06.2009
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
201 Tavern Bar and Grill
01.2020 - 02.2025
Cook
Outback Steak House
01.2012 - 01.2020
Dock Forklift Driver
Swift Transportation
01.2008 - 10.2011
High School Diploma - General Education
Thornridge High School