Anthony Manning
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic and highly motivated line cook with a proven track record at Cafe Rio, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Recognized for maintaining high cleanliness standards and delivering exceptional customer service during peak hours. Skilled in time management and food safety, ensuring efficient meal production and customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Cafe Rio
Las Vegas, NV
03.2020 - 06.2024
- Prepared ingredients following standardized recipes and portion control guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Assisted with food plating and presentation to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to support efficient meal preparation processes.
- Learned operating procedures for kitchen equipment and safety protocols.
- Supported inventory management by assisting in stock rotation and supply orders.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items and daily specials as directed by chefs.
- Followed health regulations and sanitation practices to maintain food safety standards.
- 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.
Dishwasher
Steele Canyon
Spring Valley, CA
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dishwashing area to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite service during peak hours.
- Trained new team members on proper washing techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies, ordering as necessary to prevent shortages.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
Education
GED -
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CASkills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Kitchen sanitation
- Following cooking methods
- Kitchen organization
- Line management
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety standards
- Workload management
- Server communication
- Food storage
- Portion control
- Food storage procedures
- Allergen awareness
Certification
Food handlers card
Timeline
Line Cook
Cafe Rio
03.2020 - 06.2024
Dishwasher
Steele Canyon
05.2018 - 01.2020
GED -
College of The Desert