Hi, I’m
Andres Antunez
Cook
Hemet,California
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Dependable and successful, providing fast, high-quality customer service to guests in restaurant settings. Adaptable professional with expertise in personnel development, team collaboration and resolving issues with customers, waitstaff and management.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
Panda Express
Cook I
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
PetSmart
Pet Trainer II
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Employed positive reinforcement with animals using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Maintained clean training arena for group classes.
- Monitored and optimized inventory, and reordered materials as required.
- Answered phone calls and answered questions from potential customers.
- Received in-bound calls and initiated out-bound daily calls to introduce customers to products and services offered.
- Worked with manager and supervisor to plan and coordinate pet training class schedules.
Cali Tacos
Quality Control Technician
01.2020 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
3 Pesos Mexican Food
Restaurant Owner/Operator
07.2016 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and employees.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Led restructuring of restaurant menu and interior design, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and profits.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Humberto's Taco Shop
Shift Manager
07.2012 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Sarita's Tacoshop
Cook, Cashier
04.2009 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
Line Cook
02.2009 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Sarita's Tacoshop
Cook
10.2000 - 04.2009
Job overview
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Developed relationships with local suppliers to obtain freshest ingredients available.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Education
Monta Vista High SchoolSpring Valley, CA
High School Diploma
09.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
Recipes and menu planning
Timeline
Cook I
Panda Express
11.2023 - Current
Pet Trainer II
PetSmart
09.2022 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Cali Tacos
01.2020 - 08.2022
Restaurant Owner/Operator
3 Pesos Mexican Food
07.2016 - 12.2019
Shift Manager
Humberto's Taco Shop
07.2012 - 06.2016
Cook, Cashier
Sarita's Tacoshop
04.2009 - 06.2012
Line Cook
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
02.2009 - 12.2009
Monta Vista High School
High School Diploma
09.2001 - 06.2005
Cook
Sarita's Tacoshop
10.2000 - 04.2009