Arnold Lara
Burbank,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented prep cook with a strong focus on food preparation and sanitation practices. Proven ability to streamline processes and train new team members, ensuring a high-quality dining experience.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Mendocino Farms
Pasadena, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Prepared ingredients according to Mendocino Farms' specifications, ensuring freshness and quality for menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of prep station to comply with food safety standards.
- Assisted in menu item preparation, following recipes precisely to enhance consistency across dishes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline workflow and improve efficiency during peak service hours.
- Trained new team members on food preparation techniques and safety protocols, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Implemented time-saving techniques in food prep processes, contributing to overall kitchen productivity improvements.
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak hours by efficiently handling high-volume orders without compromising quality or speed of service.
Prep Cook
Urban Plates Restaurant
Pasadena, CA
07.2016 - Current
- Prepared ingredients by following standardized recipes to ensure quality and consistency.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Collaborated with chefs to optimize food preparation processes and improve service efficiency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Trained new staff on proper food handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burbank Adult School
Burbank, CA06-2015
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Hot food preparation
- Stir-frying techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation practices
- Meat cutting
- Grilling techniques
- Vegetable chopping
- Portion control
- Garnishing techniques
- Sautéing techniques
- Cold food preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick-learning
- Following instructions
- Efficient multitasking
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Chopping vegetables
Certification
- ServSafe
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Mendocino Farms
12.2021 - Current
Prep Cook
Urban Plates Restaurant
07.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Burbank Adult School