Demetrio Rincon Torres
Winters,CA
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and elevating food quality, my tenure at Perkins showcased my culinary creativity and leadership, streamlining processes for peak efficiency. With expertise in knife skills and fostering teamwork, I consistently delivered visually appealing dishes, significantly boosting customer satisfaction. My proactive approach in food handling and preparation sets a high standard in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
University of Beer
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Prepared sauces, pastas, various dressings and implemented my fine meat cutting skills.
- Stocked the incoming inventory order and implemented the "first in, first out" method.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Cook
Olive Garden
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Lead Cook
Perkins
08.2018 - 10.2022
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
Cook
Denny's
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
Skills
- Customer service
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Knife Skills
- Grilling
- Culinary creativity
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Menu Memorization
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Cook
University of Beer
06.2023 - Current
Cook
Olive Garden
10.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Cook
Perkins
08.2018 - 10.2022
Cook
Denny's
07.2015 - 05.2018
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