Ben-David Castillo
Cerritos,CA
Summary
GOAL: To increase practical culinary knowledge by providing an exceptional customer experience through working efficiently on multiple tasks simultaneously, adapting to new situations and challenges, and having the punctuality and willingness to work extra shifts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook/Pastry Chef
Wood And Salt Tavern
Long Beach, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to standards and guidelines.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Prepared ingredients and cooked food using standardized recipes and food preparation checklists.
- Adjusted recipes with different ingredients or preparation methods based on customers' requests.
- Utilized pastry blenders, wire whisks and sifters to combine measured ingredients into bowls.
Fry Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
Cerritos, United States
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
Fry Cook
CLAWS Resturant
Cerritos, United States
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent cross-contamination and spoilage.
Prep Dishwasher
Ohana Hawiian BBQ
Lakewood, United States
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand items used often by kitchen staff.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Norwalk, CA05.2017
Skills
- Batter and Filling Preparation
- Dessert Preparation
- Inventory Monitoring
- Grilling and Frying
- Willing to Learn
- Multitasking and Organization
- Menu Item Preparation
- Valid Food Handlers Certification
References
Philip Mack - Executive Chef, Wood & Salt Tavern, Rassleock German Kitchen & Beer Garden
818-401-7571
Rafael Rodriguez - Chef de Cuisine, Rasslebock German Kitchen & Beer Garden
323-830-5859
Bjeorn Risse - Managing Partner, Wood & Salt Tavern, Rasslebock German Kitchen & Beer Garden
310-739-7962
Timeline
Grill Cook/Pastry Chef
Wood And Salt Tavern
05.2021 - Current
Fry Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
01.2020 - 05.2021
Fry Cook
CLAWS Resturant
01.2019 - 01.2020
Prep Dishwasher
Ohana Hawiian BBQ
05.2017 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
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