Carlos Castillo
Washington,DC
Summary
Reliable Cook's Assistant dedicated to excellence and fast kitchen work. Take on tasks without supervision and stand in for various job titles efficiently. Expert in food preparation and decreasing kitchen spending. Punctual. experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Hardworking . coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Washington, DC
01.2024 - Current
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Manager
Eastern Market
Washington, DC
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and preparing annual budgets.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
Bartender
Al Dente
Washington, DC
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
Bartender
EL CENTRO DF
Washington, DC
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
- Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Kitchen Prep Cook
bluejacket brewery
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and taking out trash.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
Barback
All-purpose riverfront
Washington, DC
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to kitchen and discarded trash.
- Maintained spotless, well-stocked bar organized and ready for customer demands.
- Replenished bar glasses, garnishes and condiments.
- Took food and drinks to bar and table customers.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
- Studied bartenders to learn recipes for different mixed cocktails.
- Checked identification for each person purchasing alcohol.
- Cleaned bar and table surfaces throughout shift to help reduce risk of pathogens.
- Placed orders for spirits, beer and liquor at start of each shift to maintain bar inventory.
- Removed and disposed of bags from trash receptacles in and around bar area.
- Used POS system to ring up customers and open and close tabs.
- Sliced and pitted fruit used to garnish drinks.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Collected and organized daily till totals and tips.
Kitchen Worker
succotash Prime
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
- Prepared various local and seasonal specialties for boutique restaurant.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
BHO Junior Varsity
District taco
Washington, DC
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Manager's Assistant
Good Stuff Eatery
Washington , DC
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Improved efficiency and productivity by implementing organization systems for financial reports, schedules and inventory control.
- Supported sales management initiatives to optimize business development.
- Analyzed trends, identifying consumer demand and forecasting seasonal trends to streamline operations.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Oversaw team development according to industry service standards to further customer loyalty.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
3950 Chesapeake St Nw Washington DC01.2021
Skills
- Food storage
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Food presentation
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Multitasking
- Cleaning and organization
- Punctual and honest
- Active listener
- Contamination control
- Highly motivated
- Food preparation
Affiliations
- Member, big Business Association
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
01.2024 - Current
Bartender
Al Dente
07.2023 - 04.2024
Bartender
EL CENTRO DF
06.2023 - 12.2023
Barback
All-purpose riverfront
05.2022 - 05.2023
Kitchen Prep Cook
bluejacket brewery
01.2022 - 07.2023
Kitchen Worker
succotash Prime
01.2022 - 06.2022
Manager
Eastern Market
01.2021 - 11.2024
BHO Junior Varsity
District taco
11.2020 - 11.2021
Manager's Assistant
Good Stuff Eatery
06.2017 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
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