Diego Saavedra
cook
Indio,CA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Panda Express Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- 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.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Warehouse Worker
Target
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
Chef
Panda Express
03.2016 - 06.2021
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA06.2017
Skills
- Food Production Scheduling
- Product Rotations
- Cleaning and Organization
- Chopping Vegetables
- Event Catering
- Attentive to Detail
Timeline
Cook
Panda Express Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Target
07.2021 - 12.2022
Chef
Panda Express
03.2016 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Mathematics
Chaffey College
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