Anthony Castillo
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Focused [Cook] with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sonic
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Bud Tender, Trimmer
Royal Tree
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing and potential customers to ensure successful tenders.
- Drafted tender submissions in accordance with customer requirements, including responding to requests for information.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
Delivery Truck Driver, Operated Forklift, Loader,
Champion Supply
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Loaded delivery truck with items for delivery.
- Ensured all packages were securely loaded and accounted for.
- Inspected truck before and after each shift to ensure safety of vehicle.
- Followed designated routes and arrived at delivery destinations in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including times, addresses, and signatures.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Interacted courteously with customers when delivering packages or collecting payments.
- Utilized GPS navigation system when necessary to locate difficult addresses.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, ramps, lift gates and other equipment as needed.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in loading and unloading cargo from trucks.
- Verified order details at distribution center and customer locations to prevent errors.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
Assistant Manager,Head Cook
Steves Ribs
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
02.2007 - 04.2014
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
- Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
- Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with kitchen staff to improve efficiency.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
Education
Northwest Classen High School
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Supply Restocking
- Recipe-based cooking
- Surface cleaning
- Food handling
- Grilling
- Frying
Timeline
Cook
Sonic
03.2023 - 01.2024
Bud Tender, Trimmer
Royal Tree
03.2022 - 01.2023
Delivery Truck Driver, Operated Forklift, Loader,
Champion Supply
01.2015 - 03.2020
Assistant Manager,Head Cook
Steves Ribs
02.2007 - 04.2014
Northwest Classen High School