JOSEPH Garcia
Long Beach,CA
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Prep Cook
Collage Medical Hospital
Long Beach, CA
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Line Cook
Northwoods Inn
West Convia, CA
02.1987 - 12.2018
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- 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.
Cook's Assistant
City Of Hope
Duarte Ca, CA
04.1998 - 10.2000
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Maintained efficiency and flow of [Type] kitchen by helping lead cook complete [Type] tasks.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
GED -
Roosevelt High School
East Los Angeles10.1968
Skills
- Food inspection
- Menu memorization
- Stocking and replenishing
- Food preparation and safety
- Ambitious
- Kitchen organization
- Performance improvement
- Operations support
Timeline
Kitchen Prep Cook
Collage Medical Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2021
Cook's Assistant
City Of Hope
04.1998 - 10.2000
Line Cook
Northwoods Inn
02.1987 - 12.2018
GED -
Roosevelt High School