Brian San Nicolas
Auburn,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Food Preparation Specialist with strong work ethic and adaptability. Demonstrated reliability through effective communication and problem-solving skills while taking on new challenges. Excelled in unsupervised roles, rapidly mastering new skills to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Embassy Suite Hotel
Tukwila, Washington
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for hotel guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Stocked supplies and ingredients to ensure smooth kitchen workflow.
- Assisted in menu preparation and daily specials planning.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Quality Assurance
Taylor Farms
Kent, Washington
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Performed quality assurance testing on deliverables prior to release.
- Ensured compliance with established quality assurance standards.
- Conducted daily site inspections for quality assurance purposes.
- Inspected finished product for quality assurance purposes.
- Inspected merchandise regularly for quality assurance purposes.
- Inspected x-ray films for quality assurance purposes.
- Developed long-term plans for improving quality assurance processes.
Chef de Partie
Hilton Resort & Spa
Turon, Guam
03.2012 - 01.2021
- Prepared and plated dishes according to Hilton's high culinary standards.
- Managed kitchen staff during service, ensuring efficient workflow and collaboration.
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
- Conducted quality checks on all dishes before serving to guests at the resort.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
- Assisted in creating seasonal menus that showcased local ingredients and flavors.
- Trained junior cooks on techniques and Hilton's kitchen protocols.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
Education
Certificate - Culinary
Job Corp
Makawaou, HI 02.2011 - 02.2012
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food plating
- Menu planning
- Kitchen sanitation
- Quality control
- Staff training
- Team management
- Supply chain coordination
- Teamwork
Timeline
Line Cook
Embassy Suite Hotel
10.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance
Taylor Farms
09.2022 - 08.2025
Chef de Partie
Hilton Resort & Spa
03.2012 - 01.2021
Certificate - Culinary
Job Corp
02.2011 - 02.2012