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David Roman

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements. Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency. Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook/Prep

Big Blue Cafe
Arcata, CA
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
  • Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.

Line Cook/Prep

Melecio's Taqueria
Arcata, CA
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
  • Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.

Cook/Line Cook/Prep Cook

First Class Workforce Solutions
Irvine, CA
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cell Biology

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA
05-2025

Skills

  • Recipe preparation
  • Portioning
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Prep work
  • Food rotation
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Line Cook/Prep

Big Blue Cafe
09.2024 - 12.2024

Line Cook/Prep

Melecio's Taqueria
01.2024 - 12.2024

Cook/Line Cook/Prep Cook

First Class Workforce Solutions
10.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Cell Biology

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
David Roman