David Jauregui
San diego,United States
Summary
Experienced cook with a passion for learning and honing culinary skills for 7 years. Collaborative team player who values working alongside seasoned chefs. Finds purpose in cooking and derives joy from sharing meals while continuously expanding knowledge in the culinary field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Sodexo
San Diego, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
Line Cook
UCSD
La Jolla, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Line cook
Marriott vacation club pulse
San diego
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed line cooking, dishwashing, food running, and back-of-house prep.
Lead cook
Luna grill
San diego
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Led culinary team at Luna Grill, ensuring food quality by supervising cooks.
Line cook
Coin op game room
San diego
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Transitioned from dishwasher to cook, gaining valuable culinary skills.
- Learned pizza making skills and knife skills
Education
High-school - undefined
San diego High-school
San Diego01.2016
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Team worker
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Line cook
- Food preperation
- Grilling
- High volume
- Plating
- Food handler
- Dish washing
- Sautéing
- Prepping
- Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
English
Japanese
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking, traveling, movies, drawing
Personal Information
Additional Information
Reference available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Sodexo
12.2024 - Current
Line Cook
UCSD
08.2024 - 12.2024
Line cook
Marriott vacation club pulse
02.2023 - 12.2023
Lead cook
Luna grill
12.2021 - 02.2023
Line cook
Coin op game room
04.2019 - 05.2020
High-school - undefined
San diego High-school