Christopher Aguilar
El Monte
Summary
Culinary professional with experience in Fine Dining, excelling in meal preparation and food safety practices. Proven ability to maintain a clean kitchen environment while effectively communicating with team members. Skilled in knife techniques and committed to delivering high-quality dishes, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dumpling Chef
Din Tai Fung
Arcadia
08.2023 - Current
- Learned a variety of folding techniques to prepare Dumplings, Wontons, and XiaolongBao
- Prepared dough from scratch using various ingredients
- Helped line cooks with ingredient preparation to ensure timely meal service.
- Organized inventory using First In, First Out method to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
- Sanitized tables and surfaces while preparing different meats and changing gloves.
Dishwasher
Din Tai Fung
Arcadia
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated dishwasher by loading dirty dishes into racks and unloading clean dishes onto carts or shelves for quick access
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dish area during each shift
- Prioritized what dishes and items were needed first by communicating with Front of House Staff
Packer
Din tai Fung
Industry
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Operated food packaging machinery, ensuring accurate weighing and packaging of products
- Inspected packaged products for quality control, identifying any defects or issues
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials onto packaging machines
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Mo-Mo-Paradise
Rowland Heights
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Supported kitchen staff in food preparation to ensure timely meal service.
- Coordinated with servers to prioritize and prepare accurate dish orders.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies and alerted management for timely restocking.
Dishwasher
The Cheesecake Factory
Pasadena
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness in the dishwashing area, following health and safety regulations
- Ensured that all washed items were properly dried before being stored away
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
El Monte, CA01-2015
Skills
- Cooking
- Meal preparation
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Food handling
- Food safety practices
- Sanitation procedures
- Kitchen experience
- Restaurant experience
- Strong Communication
- Team Player
Certification
- ServSafe, 10/01/24, 10/01/27
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Dumpling Chef
Din Tai Fung
08.2023 - Current
Dishwasher
Din Tai Fung
09.2022 - 08.2023
Packer
Din tai Fung
05.2020 - 08.2022
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Mo-Mo-Paradise
10.2018 - 05.2020
Dishwasher
The Cheesecake Factory
09.2015 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School