David Lopez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with proven leadership at Wing Daddy's Sauce House, excelling in kitchen organization and team collaboration. Expert in cooking techniques and training, I implemented efficient workflows that reduced downtime by 10%. Committed to delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining exceptional food safety standards. While I was a to-go server, I expertly handled customers and their orders and helped upsell when needed. Customer and people skills are very exceptional.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Wing Daddy's Sauce House
El Paso, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw kitchen operations during shifts, ensuring quality food preparation and presentation.
- Trained and mentored new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks to minimize waste.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes, reducing downtime during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
El Paso, TX
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared high-quality dishes following Texas Roadhouse recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, with proficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation during peak service periods.
Line Cook/To-go
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas to ensure food safety compliance.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, with proficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely meal service during peak hours.
Education
Aerospace Engineering
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX06.2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen organization
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Task delegation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Cooking
- Training and mentoring
- Strong multitasking
- Quick learner
- Adaptable mindset
- Memory retention
- Phone etiquette
- Salesmanship
- Order accuracy
- Goal oriented
- Flexibility
- Detail-oriented
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Wing Daddy's Sauce House
09.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
03.2023 - 03.2024
Line Cook/To-go
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
01.2022 - 02.2023
Aerospace Engineering
The University of Texas At El Paso