Edgar Jason Galleros
Middlesex,NJ
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Implemented effective cross-training initiatives, which allowed team members to seamlessly cover various roles during peak service times.
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary techniques, fostering an environment of continuous learning within the team.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Cook
Nauti Cajun Crab
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Line Cook
Fiddler's Elbow Country Club
04.2017 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Cashier
Stop And Shop
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ09-2016
Skills
- Food rotation
- Portioning
- Kitchen sanitation
- Ingredients measuring
- Plating
- Garnishing
- Condiment Refilling
- Food Rotation
Timeline
Lead Cook
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Cook
Nauti Cajun Crab
10.2022 - 09.2023
Line Cook
Fiddler's Elbow Country Club
04.2017 - 08.2022
Cashier
Stop And Shop
05.2013 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Middlesex County College
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