Christian Vargas
Panorama City,CA
Summary
Innovative Chef known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in menu development, inventory management, and culinary arts. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
The Fatdog
North Hollywood, CA
05.2015 - 11.2024
- managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labels
- Work on the Grill, Sauté , Fry station and salad station.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Line Cook
Sofi Greek Restaurant
Valley Village, CA
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Work on the Grill, Sauté, Prep station, Salads, Fry station.
Line Cook
The Saddle Ranch
Universal City, CA
08.2007 - 02.2013
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Kept up-to-date records of orders placed, received, stored, used, discarded or returned.
- Performed other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Work the Grill and cook steaks to temperature.
Cook
The Hyatt Regency
Beaver Creek, CO
05.2000 - 09.2003
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Work on Grill, Sauté and Pizza station
Education
High School Diploma -
James Monroe High School
North Hills, CA06-1997
Skills
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Presentation
- Grilling Techniques
- Banquets and catering
- Portion and cost control
- Effective Communications
- Menu Supervision
- Food safety and sanitation
- Menu Planning
- Hiring
- Scheduling
- Food Ordering
- Food inventory
- Food Safety Manager certification
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Multi task
- Worked in busy Restaurants
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
The Fatdog
05.2015 - 11.2024
Line Cook
Sofi Greek Restaurant
06.2013 - 04.2015
Line Cook
The Saddle Ranch
08.2007 - 02.2013
Cook
The Hyatt Regency
05.2000 - 09.2003
High School Diploma -
James Monroe High School