Cesar Figuera
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated line cook with expertise in food preparation, knife skills, and kitchen safety. Proven ability to train team members and streamline service for enhanced customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Taco Palenque
San Antonio, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Executed fundamental knife skills including dicing onions and slicing meats.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Organized kitchen workspace to facilitate efficient workflow during peak hours.
Grill Cook
Taco Palenque
San Antonio, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Trained new team members on grilling techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient grilling techniques to reduce cooking time without compromising quality.
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
- Utilized kitchen utensils and equipment to weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
Cashier
Taco Palenque
San Antonio, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service during peak hours, boosting customer satisfaction.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Cook Trainer
Alamo Cafe
San Antonio, Texas
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Demonstrated various cooking techniques to improve team efficiency and consistency.
- Collaborated with management to implement innovative cooking processes for enhanced productivity.
- Offered flexible work
Skills
- Knife skills
- Food preperation
- Kitchen safety
- Grilling techniques
- Order accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Quality control
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Food preparation
- Salad preparation
- Team coordination
- Sauce preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Cook Trainer
Alamo Cafe
11.2025 - 11.2025
Line Cook
Taco Palenque
08.2024 - Current
Grill Cook
Taco Palenque
08.2024 - Current
Cashier
Taco Palenque
08.2024 - Current