CHRISTOPHER VELARDE
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated student experienced in preparing, cooking, and presenting quality dishes. Skilled in managing inventory, food preparation, and handling customer orders. Proven ability to stay organized and work efficiently during busy times.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Bun Street
West Covina, California
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed a fast-paced station during peak hours, ensuring all orders were completed within a Y-minute target window to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Prepared and executed high-volume dinner service for many guests nightly while maintaining consistent food quality and presentation standards.
Internship
ACF Los Angeles Chapter
Los Angeles, California
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted in high-volume food preparation and essential culinary operations for many different ACF events, ensuring strict adherence to professional quality standards.
- Managed the setup and stocking of professional workstations, maintaining cleanliness and organizational efficiency throughout rigorous service periods.
- Executed the systematic breakdown and sanitation of commercial kitchen equipment following large-scale events to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Line Cook
Good Company
Covina, CA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Solely managed kitchen operations while consistently achieving customer satisfaction through quality meal preparation and efficient service.
- Created delicious and good selling menu items that also optimized ingredient usage and stuck with the overall theme.
- Trained new hires in kitchen operations, equipping them with skills needed to run the kitchen smoothly.
- Developed a variety of unique dessert items created especially to fit well with the menu.
Student Volunteer
West Covina High School
West Covina, CA
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Contributed to successful catering events by designing custom dessert menus tailored to the events.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Crafted innovative dessert creations weekly in alignment with menu changes.
Education
Culinary Arts AOS - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY08-2027
High School Diploma - undefined
West Covina High
West Covina, CA06-2025
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Recipe creation
- Food presentation
- Food handling
- Recipe Development
- Knife Skills
Certification
- Food Protection Manager, ServSafe
- Food Protection Manager, Always Food Safe
Timeline
Line Cook
Bun Street
09.2025 - 12.2025
Line Cook
Good Company
05.2025 - 08.2025
Internship
ACF Los Angeles Chapter
10.2024 - 12.2025
Student Volunteer
West Covina High School
08.2021 - 06.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
West Covina High
Culinary Arts AOS - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America