Aiden Arroyo
Unemployed
Saint Ann,MO
Summary
Experienced Line Cook with a strong background in the restaurant industry, bringing 6 years of cumulative work experience. Proficient in all aspects of food preparation, including stocking and maintaining the food prep area, executing back-of-house cooking, and mise en place. Skilled in front-of-house operations and customer interaction, adept at meeting diverse needs and requests. Demonstrated ability to construct dishes and memorize recipes while prioritizing adaptability and flexibility to ensure customer satisfaction.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
HalfSauced BBQ
9 2023 - 09.2024
- Responsible for the stocking and maintenance of the food prep area ranging from before hours food preparation and detailing to back of house cooking and mis en place
- Experience working front of house and interacting with customers and various needs and requests
- Constructing dishes and memorizing recipes along with adaptability and flexibility for customer satisfaction is a priority
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
Warehouse Packer
Amazon LLC
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Processed customer items in large quantities
- Packaged goods based on size
- Identified broken or damaged goods for recovery crews
Host/Food Runner and Salad Chef/Prep Cook
Crushed Red LLC
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers and offered specials for the day
- Kept various produce and fruit items stocked for salads
- Stocked sauces and dressings on the line
- Rang up customer orders for dine in, takeout and phone orders
- Ran hot food out to various tables
- Bussed dirty tables and restocked silverware and linens
- Kept ceramic plates and bowls clean and stocked for front of house staff
Education
High School -
Saint Louis University High School
Saint Louis, Missouri 05.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Detail oriented
Interpersonal communication
Problem solving
Adaptability
Team player
Organized
Food preparation
Catering
Inventory management
Customer service
Stocking
Recipe memorization
Cash handling
Table service
Cleaning and maintenance
Food presentation
Ingredient Preparation
Food Safety
Active listener
Customer Service
Timeline
Warehouse Packer
Amazon LLC
12.2021 - 08.2022
Host/Food Runner and Salad Chef/Prep Cook
Crushed Red LLC
05.2018 - 08.2021
High School -
Saint Louis University High School
05.2017 - 05.2021
Line Cook
HalfSauced BBQ
9 2023 - 09.2024