Hardworking, coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment. Very fast learner with anything taught to me.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Downey, CA
05.2023 - 03.2024
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Kitchen Manger
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
01.2021 - 03.2023
Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frontier Highschool
Whittier, CA
06-2021
Skills
Foodservice Sanitation
Cleaning And Sanitation
Ingredient Stocking
Kitchen Equipment And Tools
Cooking Methods
Food Stock And Supply Management
Product Rotation
Food Rotation
Menu Presentation
Equipment Inspection
Food Handling Procedures
Strong Attention To Safe Food Handling Procedures
Prepared Foods Plating
Food Portioning
Utensil Sanitizing
Cleaning Practices
Supply Restocking
Food Storage And Rotation
Knowledge Of Cooking Equipment
Food Inventories
Operating Fryers And Grills
Knife Skills
Cutting And Slicing Techniques
Knowledge Of Kitchen Tools
Strong Work Ethic
Sanitation And Safety Control
Affiliations
Any type of sports
Music
reading
drawing
Accomplishments
Recognition from both work places for my hard work.