Angel Lopez
San Antonio,TX
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep cook/Lead Grill Cook
Cava Grill
San Antonio, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared fresh ingredients for daily menu items at fast-paced Mediterranean grill.
- Prepared marinated proteins and vegetables for grilling according to company recipes.
- Used grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment for meal preparation.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to support quality and consistency of food.
- Ensured consistent quality and accuracy in preparing identical dishes to meet customer expectations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service and uphold high food quality standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food prep techniques and best practices to enhance team efficiency.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for preparing meals safely.
- Followed health and safety regulations to maintain a safe cooking environment at all times.
- Adhered to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to support food safety standards.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients before use.
- Stocked pantry supplies and rotated ingredients for freshness.
- Completed special orders based on customer dietary needs.
- Updated management on low or spoiled inventory to support supply planning.
Cook Trainer
Flying saucer
San Antonio, Texas
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Trained new cooks on food preparation techniques and safety standards.
- Demonstrated proper knife handling techniques, food preparation, presentation, cooking methods, safety measures and sanitation standards.
- Evaluated cook performance and provided feedback for skill improvement.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food production processes.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organization according to health regulations.
- Monitored the cleanliness of working areas throughout shifts and ensured that sanitary conditions were maintained at all times.
- Checked cooking equipment regularly to ensure it operated correctly
- Addressed and mediated conflicts among staff members promptly to maintain a positive work environment
Kitchen / Host / Cashier / Prep / Management
La Madeleine
San Antonio, Tx
06.2016 - 01.2023
- Delivered strong customer service to support positive guest experiences.
- Greeted and welcomed guests warmly, creating a positive first impression for their dining experience.
- Responded to guest inquiries promptly, offering detailed information about menu offerings to assist decision-making.
- Assisted servers by coordinating timely table assignments and guest flow.
- Trained new hosts on procedures and best practices for guest interaction.
- Trained new employees and managers in all restaurant positions.
- Prepared food items efficiently to fulfill customer requests and enhance satisfaction.
- Monitored food flow so meals stayed fresh and met company standards.
- Kept multiple stations clean during shift to meet safety standards.
- Prepared catering orders accurately for special events.
- Placed restaurant inventory orders and created employee schedules.
- Created and distributed weekly employee schedules to ensure proper staffing.
Education
GED -
Leal
San Antonio, TX06-2016
Skills
- Recipe execution
- Grilling techniques
- Baking knowledge
- Sauce preparation
- Batch cooking
- Food pairing
- Ingredient quality control
- Stock management
- Inventory management
- Food cost control
- Food waste reduction
- Kitchen organization
- Food Handler Card
- Staff training
- Employee development
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Leadership
- Management experience
- Microsoft Office package
- Customer assistance
- Food cost control
- Food waste reduction
- Kitchen organization
Certification
Food Handlers Card, Food Safety Management Certificate, Certified Advanced Trainer (CAT) - Kitchen, Prep, Pastry, Dishwasher, Busser, Cashier, Host, Management
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Prep cook/Lead Grill Cook
Cava Grill
08.2025 - Current
Cook Trainer
Flying saucer
01.2023 - 08.2025
Kitchen / Host / Cashier / Prep / Management
La Madeleine
06.2016 - 01.2023
GED -
Leal