Christian Morales
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths, Team-oriented prep cook with several years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and punctual individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
North Italia Restaurant
08.2020 - Current
- Pantry Charcuterie
- Prep food according to what was assigned with the ability to accurately cut ingredients according to specifications and prepared stocks
- Managed and checked food quality, prioritizing ingredients and reducing waste
- Quickly learned any new recipes and food prep techniques, often training other prep cooks and ensuring utmost quality of work
- Performed routine cleaning procedures across the kitchen and helped as a dish washer when needed
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Planta Cocina
Marina del Rey, USA
07.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Marina del Rey, CA
- Fry station, Hot station, Grill station
- Cook and prepare plates as to perfection
- Prep food according to what was assigned with the ability to accurately cut ingredients according to specifications and prepared stocks
- 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
- Managed and checked food quality, prioritizing ingredients and reducing waste
- Quickly learned any new recipes and food prep techniques, often training other prep cooks and ensuring utmost quality of work
- Performed routine cleaning procedures across the kitchen and helped as a dish washer when needed
- Marina del Rey, CA
Security
Staples Center L.A Arena Company AEG
Los Angeles, USA
11.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Los Angeles
- Maintain safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel
- Prevent losses and damages by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Los Angeles
Security
Microsoft Theatre L.A Live Company AEG
Los Angeles, USA
11.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Los Angeles
- Maintain safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel
- Prevent losses and damages by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Los Angeles
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Safety & Sanitation
Los Angeles Trade-Tech College
09.2024
High School Diploma -
Abraham Friedman Occupational Center
08.2018
Skills
- Strong surveillance
- Reporting
- Safety management
- Dependable
- Professional
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Safe Food Handling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Kitchen Organization
- Food Preparation
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual
References
- Franklin Pivaral, Staples Center/Microsoft Theater, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, 90015, (213)742-7444
- Jaime Rodriguez, North Italia Restaurant, 1442 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, (213) 445-8719
- Jennifer Corona, Planta Cocina, 4625 Admiralty Way Suite 104, Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292, (626)757-2525
Timeline
Prep Cook
North Italia Restaurant
08.2020 - Current
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Planta Cocina
07.2020 - Current
Security
Staples Center L.A Arena Company AEG
11.2012 - Current
Security
Microsoft Theatre L.A Live Company AEG
11.2012 - Current
Certificate of Achievement - Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Safety & Sanitation
Los Angeles Trade-Tech College
High School Diploma -
Abraham Friedman Occupational Center
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