Daniel Figueroa
Merced,CA
Summary
Seasoned Lead Cook with a proven track record at The Habit Burger Grill, showcasing exceptional kitchen management and staff coordination skills. Elevated team performance through rigorous training, achieving significant improvements in productivity and food quality. Fluent in Spanish and English, adept at ensuring allergen and food safety, demonstrating a confident command of both hard and soft skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
The Habit Burger Grill
Turlock, California
10.2022 - Current
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Implemented cost-control measures to maintain budgetary guidelines.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food production.
- Generated food production sheets to forecast product and volume requirements based on menu selections.
- Monitored kitchen equipment for functionality and coordinated necessary repairs or replacements.
- Inspected kitchen areas regularly for cleanliness; instructed staff members on sanitation protocols when necessary.
Line Cook
Great Maple
San Diego, California
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Line Cook-Certified Learning Coach
Red Robin
San Diego, California
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert Mirage High School
Thermal, CA05-2020
Skills
- Allergen safety
- Food safety
- Staff coordination
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen management
- Employee supervision
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food safety monitoring
- Fluent in Spanish and English
Timeline
Lead Cook
The Habit Burger Grill
10.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Great Maple
01.2021 - 08.2022
Line Cook-Certified Learning Coach
Red Robin
10.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Desert Mirage High School
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