Arthur Briceno
2421 W Hemlock St Oxnard,California
Summary
Hardworking and dependable cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
University Auxiliary Services
Camarillo, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Line Cook
Victoria Pub
Ventura, CA
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
Oxnard, CA
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Kitchen Line Cook
Barrelhouse 101
Ventura, CA
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Cooked menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Ensured that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers.
- Trained new employees about proper food preparation, storage, kitchen equipment use, sanitation, and safety.
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Oxnard, CA
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Ensured that food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols were followed to ensure that staff and customers were safe.
- Restocked all items to ensure that the cooks had all the ingredients they needed for service throughout the shift.
- Trained new cooks coming into the team.
- Cleaned all stations and deep fryers whiling sanitizing the kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening ans closing the kitchen.
Life Insurance Agent
People Helping People
Ventura, CA
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
- Analyzed customers' financial situations to recommend appropriate life insurance policies.
- Cultivated customer relationships to provide customized life insurance solutions tailored to individual needs.
- Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge.
- Crafted clear, informative reports to explain life insurance policy features and benefits.
- Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
Agriculture Worker
Del Sol Harvest
Oxnard, CA
02.2012 - 08.2016
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Irrigated farm soil and performed repairs and routine maintenance on pipes and pumps.
- Trimmed and removed unwanted plant growth to improve health and yield of crops.
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
- Applied nutrients to soil to enhance crop growth and development.
- Cultivated fields, maintaining soil to provide crops with optimal growing environments.
- Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
- Prepared land for planting crops to sow seeds for successful harvests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oxnard High School
Oxnard, CA06.2011
Skills
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- High-Volume Production Capabilities
- Proper Food Storage
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Effective Planner
- Cooking and Baking
- Critical Thinking
- Great Communicator
- Cutting Techniques
- Bulk Food Preparation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
University Auxiliary Services
09.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Victoria Pub
08.2022 - 10.2022
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
11.2020 - 04.2022
Kitchen Line Cook
Barrelhouse 101
03.2019 - 03.2022
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2016 - 03.2018
Life Insurance Agent
People Helping People
08.2016 - 12.2017
Agriculture Worker
Del Sol Harvest
02.2012 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Oxnard High School