Alan Garcia
Aptos
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at different restaurants, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to multitask and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization. Skilled in grilling and food handling, consistently delivering quality dishes that enhance customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Scotts Valley Market
Scotts Valley, CA
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- 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.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to design new menu items, driving customer interest and repeat business.
Cashier
El Gabán Taqueria
Grass Valley, CA
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
Cook
Taqueria Vallarta Restaurant
Santa Cruz
04.2021 - 04.2022
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Grilling
Timeline
Cook
Scotts Valley Market
01.2024 - Current
Cashier
El Gabán Taqueria
05.2022 - 12.2023
Cook
Taqueria Vallarta Restaurant
04.2021 - 04.2022