Edson Ruano
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented line cook with expertise in culinary techniques and food safety protocols. Proven ability to enhance kitchen operation efficiency while maintaining high presentation standards. Committed to ensuring food allergen safety in all preparations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Line Cook
Lazydog
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Adjusted cooking techniques based on feedback from chefs and management staff.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Prepared garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
cook, prep
Wolfgang Puck
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes following Wolfgang Puck's signature recipes and standards.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California, CASkills
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety protocols
- Kitchen operation efficiency
- Dish presentation standards
- Product freshness monitoring
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Food allergen safety
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Certification
Food Handler Assessment-California
Timeline
Line Cook
Lazydog
10.2023 - Current
cook, prep
Wolfgang Puck
04.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Pasadena City College