Brian Ochoa
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented kitchen professional with a strong focus on organization and food safety. Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations while maintaining quality and efficiency in meal preparation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dinner Cook
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
09.2018 - Current
- Prepared high-quality meals in alignment with Disneyland Resort culinary standards.
- Managed kitchen operations during peak hours, ensuring timely service and guest satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks, promoting skill development and teamwork within the kitchen.
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Prepared specialty dishes to accommodate guests with dietary restrictions, resulting in positive feedback from diners.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by properly storing perishable items at appropriate temperatures.
- Managed high-volume dinner rushes with exceptional time management skills, ensuring all meals were prepared accurately and efficiently.
- Trained new kitchen staff members on proper cooking techniques, ensuring consistent meal preparation across the team.
- Mentored junior cooks and apprentices to develop their culinary skills and improve overall performance in the kitchen.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for sanitation and safety.
- 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.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Food Prep Cook
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
09.2018 - Current
- Prepared and portioned ingredients for diverse menu items to ensure consistency in quality and presentation.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers and mixers, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall kitchen efficiency.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, assisting in ordering and restocking items to meet operational demands.
- Trained new staff on food prep techniques, fostering a culture of teamwork and skill development.
- Implemented best practices in food safety, reducing waste and improving compliance with health regulations.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following food safety guidelines and proper equipment usage.
- Excelled under pressure during peak service hours, maintaining accuracy and speed throughout meal rushes.
- Collaborated with other cooks for seamless teamwork, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow prompt serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
- Upheld high standards of food quality by regularly inspecting ingredients for freshness and discarding any subpar items.
- Contributed to positive team morale with strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude during busy shifts.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance professional skill set as a Food Prep Cook.
- Set up [two] line stations with proper tools and products, quality-checked foods and maintained line equipment.
- Reduced food waste through careful inventory management, storage, and rotation practices.
- Supported culinary team by assisting with daily prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, marinating meats, or preparing sauces from scratch when needed.
- Trained new employees in food preparation techniques, kitchen protocols, and sanitation standards to ensure consistency across the team.
- Stocked ingredients, tracked expenses and maintained foodservice equipment in proper operating condition.
- Fostered a positive work atmosphere by proactively addressing any issues or conflicts that arose among staff members during shifts.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Short Order Cook
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
09.2018 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items efficiently in high-pressure environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and safety standards to enhance performance.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Ensured timely service by coordinating with front-of-house staff during peak hours.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Demonstrated flexibility in handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail for each dish prepared.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Handled high-pressure situations with grace, keeping up with fast-paced demand during peak hours while maintaining focus on accurate food preparation.
- Checked temperature of foods to guarantee doneness and prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Contributed to positive workplace environment by fostering strong relationships with co-workers and supporting team efforts toward shared goals.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Prepared meals with special accommodations for those with allergies.
- Trained new staff in cooking techniques, equipment usage, and kitchen procedures to ensure consistency in quality across the team.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Consistently maintained personal hygiene standards as well as the cleanliness of workstations, utensils, and equipment.
- Delivered instructions clearly and respectfully to avoid errors due to miscommunication.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Managed food costs by carefully monitoring portion control and minimizing waste during meal preparation.
- Kept equipment in optimal condition, conducting regular maintenance tasks to avoid downtime.
- Adapted quickly to new kitchen technologies and cooking methods, staying ahead in fast-paced environment.
- Streamlined breakfast service process, ensuring smooth operation from open to rush.
- Optimized kitchen layout for better workflow, enabling quicker preparation and service.
- Reduced food waste significantly with meticulous inventory management and timely usage of ingredients.
- Improved customer satisfaction by preparing dishes accurately and swiftly, adhering to special dietary requests.
- Trained new staff on kitchen protocols and short-order techniques, enhancing overall team performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Checked freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
- Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
- Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
- Washed, peeled and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
- Followed recipes and cooking techniques for consistent results.
- Developed deep understanding of menu items and ingredients.
- Verified accurate portioning of food items and garnishes.
- Trained new team members on kitchen operations and safety protocols.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Loara High School
Anaheim, CA05-2016
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Knife skills
- Frying techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Grilling expertise
- Sauce preparation
- Portion control
- Meat cooking
- Allergy awareness
- Ingredient selection
- Special diet accommodation
- Vegetable preparation
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and organization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food preparation
- Surface cleaning
- Food handling
- Cooking techniques
- Frying
- Cooking
- Staff training
- Food plating
- New hire training
- Ingredients measuring
- Supply restocking
- Food handler certification
- Sanitation
- Plating and presentation
- Temperature control
- Order verification
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food safety oversight
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dinner Cook
Disneyland Resort
09.2018 - Current
Food Prep Cook
Disneyland Resort
09.2018 - Current
Short Order Cook
Disneyland Resort
09.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Loara High School