Christpher Pena
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Knowledgeable Line cook with strong background in leading cooking shifts and maintaining high-quality food preparation. Successfully managed kitchen operations and ensured strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards. Demonstrated leadership through effective team coordination and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
07.2023 - 01.2026
- Operated deep fryers, grills, ovens, broilers, or other kitchen equipment to prepare foods.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Streamlined cooking processes, increasing productivity in high-demand periods without compromising quality.
- Reduced food waste by implementing portion control measures and closely monitoring inventory levels.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Trained new cooks on menu items and cooking techniques for skill enhancement.
- Rotated stock items regularly to ensure freshness and minimized waste.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
Cook Operator
Johnny Carino's
Brownsville, Texas
02.2013 - 04.2023
- Operated cooker and related equipment to cook food products according to recipes.
- Read production orders to determine type of product and quantity to be prepared.
- Measured ingredients accurately into containers for mixing or cooking purposes.
- Cleaned work area and ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Monitored the progress of each batch by checking temperature gauges periodically.
- Assisted in loading and unloading raw material into cooker machine hoppers safely.
- Stirred ingredients with spoons or other utensils while monitoring the cooking process.
- Disposed of waste properly according to established guidelines in a timely manner.
- Broke down, cleaned and sanitized work stations at end of shift.
- Operated deep fryers, grills, ovens, broilers, or other kitchen equipment to prepare foods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pace High School
Brownsville, TX05.2011
Skills
- Waste Reduction
- Food Storage
- Knife Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Willing to learn
- Quick-learning
- Strong work ethic
- Flexible schedule
- Safe food handling
- Grill cleaning
- Food safety and sanitation
- Inventory replenishment
- Equipment maintenance
- Cooking techniques
- Fryer operation
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Professional
Timeline
Cook
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
07.2023 - 01.2026
Cook Operator
Johnny Carino's
02.2013 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Pace High School