Antonio Perez
San Diego,California
Summary
My name is Antonio Perez, I worked at the same restaurant for 27 years, the restaurant closed and I'm looking for new opportunity/home. My dominant language is Spanish, I am punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Line Cook
5950 American Eatery
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with customers and other staff members.
- Planned, prepared and cooked food items according to established recipes and standards.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks on how to correctly prepare dishes according to recipe specifications.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify opportunities for improvement in food quality or service delivery processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for supplies as needed.
Head Line Chef
Andiamo Restaurant
San Diego, CA
02.1995 - 02.2024
- Maintained accurate records of food orders and inventory to track usage and cost trends.
- Adhered strictly to local health department regulations regarding food handling practices.
- Reviewed invoices from suppliers to ensure accuracy of orders placed.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure fresh ingredients were available for daily operations.
- Ensured quality control by tasting dishes before they left the kitchen.
- Worked closely with front-of-house personnel to ensure efficient service times.
- Reduced waste by implementing systems such as portion control procedures.
- Managed sanitation processes including cleaning equipment, floors, walls.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through excellent communication skills.
- Oversaw all aspects of the kitchen operation, from ordering supplies to maintaining health and safety standards.
- Established relationships with vendors for purchasing high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Trained new chefs in proper cooking techniques and food safety protocols.
- Prepared food items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitization.
- Handled food preparation for various dishes, soups, entrees, omelets, salads and appetizers according to chef specifications.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
Skills
- Food Storage
- Portion Control
- Ingredient Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Portioning
- Knife Skills
- Appetizer Preparation
- Highly motivated
- Back of House Operations
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Active listener
- Customer Service
- Salad preparation
- Ingredient Stocking
- Team Coordination
- Punctual and honest
Certification
- Serve Safe
Timeline
Head Line Cook
5950 American Eatery
02.2022 - 02.2024
Head Line Chef
Andiamo Restaurant
02.1995 - 02.2024
- Serve Safe
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