Edgar Estiven Ramos Navas
Passaic,NJ
Summary
Early-career Grill Cook with Mediterranean cuisine experience, skilled in grill station work, temperature control, kitchen sanitation, and team communication. Known for fast, accurate prep and safe food handling in busy kitchen service. Early-career Grill Cook with experience in Mediterranean cuisine, food safety, and temperature control. Skilled in recipe preparation, kitchen sanitation, and managing a busy grill station during peak service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook
Shosh West Mediterranean Cuisine
Manhattan, NY
08.2025 - 09.2026
- Prepared Mediterranean grill proteins using Shosh West kitchen recipes and marinades.
- Led grill station during peak service hours in fast-paced Mediterranean kitchen.
- Monitored food temperatures and doneness for kebabs, chicken, and vegetables to ensure quality standards.
- Set up line with fresh ingredients, sauces, and grill-ready portions.
- Assisted cooks with prep tasks for Mediterranean specials and daily menu items.
- Operated grill station during busy service in fast-paced Mediterranean cuisine setting.
- Cleaned grill surfaces thoroughly after each service to maintain hygiene standards., tools, and work areas after each service.
- Stored raw and cooked foods safely to support kitchen sanitation standards.
- Restocked kitchen supplies to ensure uninterrupted food preparation. kitchen supplies when necessary.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
Broiler Cook
Westvillenyc
Manhattan, New York
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Prepared broiler station for Westville NYC service, stocking meats, vegetables, and seasonings.
- Trayed and plated broiled orders for Westville diners with consistent presentation.
- Cleaned broiler surfaces, tools, and station areas after Westville meal periods.
- Removed trash from the kitchen area at the end of each shift.
- Set up fryers, grills, and other kitchen equipment according to restaurant standards.
- Communicated effectively with other kitchen staff members about daily tasks or special requests from customers.
Skills
- Mediterranean cuisine
- Grill station
- Food safety
- Temperature control
- Recipe preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Equipment maintenance
- Team communication
- Attention to detail
- Sauce preparation
- Efficient
- Seasoning expertise
- Hard-working
- Cleaning and organization
- Food presentation
- Strong work ethic
- Willing to learn
Timeline
Grill Cook
Shosh West Mediterranean Cuisine
08.2025 - 09.2026
Broiler Cook
Westvillenyc
07.2022 - 07.2025