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Cesar Franchini

Reseda,CA

Summary

Motivated and hardworking led cook with 15 + years of experience cooking

delicious items quickly at assisted living catering restaurants and fast food establishments. Expert at preparing

various menu items using basic and advanced cooking methods.

Customer-focused and dedicated to preparing orders exactly as

requested.

Hard-working Cook brings detail-oriented approach to food preparation

and handling. Keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for

maximum efficiency. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent

communication and problem-solving strengths.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Pizza Maker-Cook

Taboni
Tarzana, California
05.2024 - Current
  • Prepared high-quality pizzas using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques.
  • Managed dough preparation and ensured proper fermentation for optimal texture.
  • Slicing deli meats, vegetables, and cheese ensured fresh ingredients for salads, pizzas, and sandwiches.
  • Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.

Line cook-Grill cook

NYC Cafe & pizza Amore
San Juan Capistrano, California
04.2013 - 11.2023
  • Prepared pizzas and dishes following cafe recipes and standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
  • set up and prepare salads,appetizers and desserts pantry station make present and plated a variation of salads,appetizers and cheese platters and cold cut antipasto.
  • Plated and garnished desserts, gelatos, and cakes for presentation.
  • Make lasagna,bake pasta dishes, prepare pizza dough and Italian dinner Loaf to bake for the dinner.
  • Grill sausage,salmon,chicken and steak for main courses dishes, prepare and grill kabobs.

Line Cook

Sea Bluff Ivy Signature living
Dana Point, California
02.2016 - 05.2022
  • Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
  • Prepared soups, salads, and sauces based on the head cook's instructions.
  • Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the head cook.
  • Supervising the work of line cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
  • Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
  • Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
  • Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards.
  • Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.

Prep Cook-helper

Castelli Events And Catering
North Hollywood, California
03.2006 - 06.2021
  • Help the head chef to load the van and make sure all the items and produce are well and safety organized.
  • help making salads, cutting ,slicing vegetables.
  • strech pizza dough and make pizza sauce, grate and shredded cheese. make a variety of pizzas cook pasta al dente, help make sauces for pastas, help platting the food dish and desserts.
  • Assisted chefs with cooking techniques and presentation styles.

Breakfast Line Cook

Proud Mary’s Restaurant
Dana Point, California
05.2012 - 01.2020
  • Prepared diverse breakfast dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Operated cooking equipment to ensure consistent food quality and safety standards.
  • cook and make any style or variation of eggs,pancakes, omelette,burritos,eggs Benedict, french toast, crepes,chilaquiles.
  • Prep for the next day rotate kitchen station set up line for lunchtime with a minimum of time.
  • Make and cook hamburgers,sandwiches,salads, wraps,burritos,quesadillas,huevos rancheros,spaghetti and meat sauce and meatballs.
  • Pick up change and clean up work station refill with fresh produce for next day label and date.

Lead Cook

The Village At Northridge
Northridge, California
10.2011 - 07.2014

Create menu and special daily lunch assisting the chef in preparing the Dinner menu be able to train and advising our cooks on suitable portions sizes and ensuring that food items are stored at the correct temperatures, knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food.

  • Experience working as a line cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Knowledge of various cooking techniques and methods
  • Familiarity with food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Proficiency in following recipes and creating menu items
  • Flexibility to work different shifts and adapt to changing menu requirements
  • Certification in food handling and preparation
  • Passion for creating high-quality dishes and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
  • lead line cook assigned of breakfast and lunch key responsibilities, open early morning, setting up workstations. Prepare and cook breakfast items (eggs,pancakes,bacon,french toast,breakfast burritos and lunch items as sandwiches,soups and salads).
  • execute high-volume orders quickly and accurately, particularly with egg preparation.
  • comply strictly with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.

Dishwasher - Prep-Cook

Fairwinds At West Hills
West Hills, California
02.2005 - 05.2010

Help to prep fallowing the prep-list as peeling potatoes,carrots and onions cutting,diced or slice, prepare and have ready the mirepoax for the line cook assigned to make the soup, prepared and served food for residents salads,sandwiches, pastas,burritos and quesadillas. cook breakfast eggs, omelette, pancakes,French toast by order fallowing recipe, set up the cold and hot line for lunchtime, prep and cut vegetables, slice deli meats and cheese for sandwiches and salads. Wash clean and sanitize dishes pots and pans. Operating commercial dishwashers hand washing large items, maintaining a clean sanitary and safe "dish pit" area. Empty trash and supporting kitchen team. Storing cleaned items in designated areas and keep the dish area, including floors and surfaces clean dry and organized.

Education

High School Diploma -

San Martin
Peru
08-2000

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food safety
  • Menu creation
  • Safe food and knife handling
  • High attention to detail
  • Expertise in seasoning, garnishing, and creative displays
  • High-volume, fast-paced work ethic
  • Ability to stay calm in high-stress situations
  • Team player with excellent communication

Timeline

Pizza Maker-Cook

Taboni
05.2024 - Current

Line Cook

Sea Bluff Ivy Signature living
02.2016 - 05.2022

Line cook-Grill cook

NYC Cafe & pizza Amore
04.2013 - 11.2023

Breakfast Line Cook

Proud Mary’s Restaurant
05.2012 - 01.2020

Lead Cook

The Village At Northridge
10.2011 - 07.2014

Prep Cook-helper

Castelli Events And Catering
03.2006 - 06.2021

Dishwasher - Prep-Cook

Fairwinds At West Hills
02.2005 - 05.2010

High School Diploma -

San Martin
Cesar Franchini