Carlos Castellanos
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise in 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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Emeralds Island Casino
01.2012 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a 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
Chef
Black Mountain Country Club
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Banquet Cook
MGM Grand Casino
06.1998 - 05.2009
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
Skills
- Ingredient Restocking
- Strong Butchery Skills
- Station Preparation
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Food plating and presentation
- Food spoilage prevention
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Emeralds Island Casino
01.2012 - Current
Chef
Black Mountain Country Club
05.2009 - 01.2012
Banquet Cook
MGM Grand Casino
06.1998 - 05.2009
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