Denis Arteaga
Cook
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
Honey Salt
Las Vegas, NV
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Line Cook
The Henry
West Hollywood, CA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Sushi Chef
Benihana
La Puente, CA
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Education
Environmental Engineering -
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA 08.2017 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Wilmer Amina Carter High School
Rialto, CA 06.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
Portioning
undefinedTimeline
Line Cook
Honey Salt
09.2022 - Current
Line Cook
The Henry
06.2021 - 08.2022
Sushi Chef
Benihana
01.2020 - 04.2021
Environmental Engineering -
University of California, Merced
08.2017 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Wilmer Amina Carter High School
06.2013 - 06.2017
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