Jesus Romero Flores
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Panda Express, skilled in cooking and food preparation. Proven ability to enhance meal presentation and reduce food waste through innovative methods. Strong multitasking and organization skills ensure efficient kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
Hardworking and enthusiastic Cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Panda Express
04.2020 - 01.2026
- Prepared high-quality meals following Panda Express recipes and standards.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety guidelines consistently.
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and operational procedures.
- Streamlined food preparation processes to enhance efficiency during peak hours.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to quality and service standards.
- Developed improved cooking methods that reduced food waste and enhanced meal presentation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Kitchen Helper
Sonic
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted in food preparation and assembly processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, promoting a safe working environment.
- Operated various kitchen equipment, demonstrating proficiency in safety protocols and maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance meal production efficiency.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining proper food handling techniques and sanitation procedures during all tasks.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mesa High School
Mesa, AZ05-2019
Skills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Performance improvement
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Panda Express
04.2020 - 01.2026
Kitchen Helper
Sonic
06.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Mesa High School