Carlos Rodriguez
Dallas
Summary
Adept at leading high-pressure kitchen environments, I enhanced team performance and food quality at Nick and Sams, showcasing exceptional leadership and decision-making skills. With a knack for time management and a commitment to cleanliness standards, I consistently delivered superior customer satisfaction, achieving a significant reduction in food waste.
Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.
Culinary professional prepared for high-pressure kitchen environments with focus on delivering high-quality dishes. Adept at collaborating with team members to streamline kitchen operations and ensure timely service. Known for flexibility and reliability, with strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Meticulous individual skilled in different cooking techniques with good understanding of food safety standards. Flexible with stamina to work in fast-paced environment.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Manhattan Project Beer Company
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
Line Cook
Uchi
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Sous Chef
Nick and Sams
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Line Leader
Cafe Pacific
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, equipment operation, and other essential tasks required for their role as Line Leader.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Education
Computer Information Systems
Mountain View College
Dallas, TXHigh School Diploma -
Uplift Peak Preparatory / Uplift Atlas Preparatory
Dallas05.2017
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Knife skills
- Following cooking methods
- Quality control
- Line management
- Workload management
- Ingredient preparation
- Server communication
- Food presentation
- Food allergen safety
- Inventory management
- Prepared foods plating
- Equipment maintenance
- Stock rotation
- Crew training
- Kitchen equipment management
- Plating techniques
- Sauce making
- Entree preparation
- Appetizer preparation
- Garnishing
- Recipe creation
- Order accuracy
- Workstation cleanliness
- Prep work
- Special dietary requirements
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Safe food handling
- Food handling
- Sanitization
- Frying
- Leadership and decision making
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Manhattan Project Beer Company
10.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Uchi
01.2023 - 08.2023
Sous Chef
Nick and Sams
01.2021 - 12.2022
Line Leader
Cafe Pacific
01.2019 - 12.2021
Computer Information Systems
Mountain View College
High School Diploma -
Uplift Peak Preparatory / Uplift Atlas Preparatory
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