Daniel Castro
Downey,CA
Summary
Proven Cook Manager with expertise in food presentation and a strong commitment to sanitation, honed at El Sombreros Mexican Restaurant. Excelled in training staff, enhancing food quality, and streamlining kitchen operations. Skilled in frying and sautéing, ensuring culinary excellence. Achieved a significant improvement in meal service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
TOMS JR
DOWNEY , CA
06.2022 - Current
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Ensured readiness of breakfast meats for following day.
- Prepared breakfast meals based on customer orders.
Cook Manager
Hercules Burgers
Downey, CA
01.2018 - 06.2024
- Assessed performance of staff members; provided feedback and guidance when necessary.
- Trained new employees on proper food preparation techniques, safety regulations and store policies.
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, platters. according to established standards.
- Instructed kitchen staff on proper use and maintenance of equipment.
- Performed thorough cleaning after completing tasks.
- Trained new employees on proper food preparation techniques, portion control, cash handling procedures, and other operational tasks.
Kitchen Cook
Golden Corral Buffet
Downey, CA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Checked temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
Cook
Los Sombreros Restaurant
Downey, CA
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Executed meal preparation in alignment with recipes and menus of Mexican dishes
- Applied proper procedures for safe food storage and preparation.
- Sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
- Ensured ingredient quality to maintain freshness.
- Maintained optimal cooking temperatures for all food.
- Ensured flavor quality, texture and presentation by tasting dishes prior to serving.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Culinary Arts
Isu University
Puebla Mexico 12-2013
Skills
- Food presentation
- ServSafe certified
- Sanitation
- Frying
- Grilling
- Sauteing
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Cook
TOMS JR
06.2022 - Current
Kitchen Cook
Golden Corral Buffet
01.2022 - 05.2022
Cook Manager
Hercules Burgers
01.2018 - 06.2024
Cook
Los Sombreros Restaurant
05.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor Degree - Culinary Arts
Isu University
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