Anthony Meraz
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Adept at kitchen management and efficiency improvement, I significantly enhanced dining experiences at Gringos Tacos by streamlining operations and fostering team collaboration. With expertise in food safety and a knack for problem-solving, I boosted productivity and customer satisfaction, demonstrating a professional attitude and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Gringos Tacos
- Collaborated with management to set performance standards, leading to a more consistent dining experience for guests.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, identifying potential issues early to minimize downtime during peak hours.
- Overhauled kitchen organization system, increasing workspace functionality and expediting meal preparation times.
- Assured food safety compliance by enforcing proper sanitation protocols and adherence to industry regulations.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, reducing order errors and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, demonstrating commitment to exceptional service and fostering repeat business.
- Oversaw timely completion of daily prep lists, ensuring essential mise en place was readily available for efficient service execution.
- Coordinated seamless shift transitions by maintaining thorough handover notes and clear communication channels among team members.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- 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.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and optimizing workstations.
- Evaluated kitchen performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted action plans accordingly.
Line Cook
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
05.2015 - 04.2023
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- 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.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
Jefferson High School
20th And Pierce 05.2015
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cleaning procedures
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Workstation setup
- Sanitation protocols
- Kitchen management
- Efficiency improvement
- Staff scheduling
- Line station oversight
- Waste reduction
- Ordering supplies
- Cross-training
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and organization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Professional attitude
- Team collaboration
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Portion management
- Line management
Timeline
Line Cook
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
05.2015 - 04.2023
Line Cook Supervisor
Gringos Tacos
Jefferson High School
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