Edgar Choco
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
The Morris
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Set up work stations and prepped salads for dishes to increase productivity during busy mealtimes.
Sous Chef
Foreign Cinema
01.2013 - 11.2020
- I've been trained in Contemporary California and Mediterranean Cuisine and posses over 6 years in fine dining experience. I also enjoy experimenting and learning new flavors and techniques.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Line Cook
Lazy Bear
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
GED -
City College
San Francisco11.2014
Skills
- Recipe Creation
- Order Supplies
- Knife Skills
- Food Preparation
- Cutting Techniques
- Sauce Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Train Employees
- Grill Operation
- Professional Attitude
- Fish and Seafood Preparation
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Stock Rotation
- Salad Preparation
- Leadership and Decision-Making
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Chopping Vegetables
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
The Morris
11.2022 - 12.2022
Line Cook
Lazy Bear
03.2014 - 11.2014
Sous Chef
Foreign Cinema
01.2013 - 11.2020
GED -
City College
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