Eduardo Estrada
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Looking for a position with multiple tasks that can help me grow and utilize my skills to make a positive contribution to the organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Popeyes Chicken
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
Tire Changer
Denny's Tire Shop
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Built relationships with customers through friendly interactions.
- Inspected equipment on a regular basis to ensure safe operation at all times.
- Balanced wheels after installation of new tires.
- Identified worn, damaged or defective tires and rims for replacement.
- Maintained organized work area at all times while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Cleaned wheels before installing new tires.
Cook
Church's Chicken
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2007 - 08.2020
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
Dishwasher
IHOP
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2010 - 06.2017
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Cleaned food preparation areas such as countertops, cupboards, appliances exteriors, walls floors and sinks.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
- Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
- Sorted clean dishes in appropriate storage areas for easy and accessible use.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
North Shore Senior High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Frying
- Grilling
- Dish Preparation
- Food Handling
- Sanitation
- Food Presentation
- Customer Service
- Surface Cleaning
- Cooking Techniques
- Food Handler Certification
- Knife Skills
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Sanitation Practices
- Positive and Professional
- Cleaning and Organization
Timeline
Cook
Popeyes Chicken
06.2023 - 01.2024
Tire Changer
Denny's Tire Shop
09.2020 - 07.2022
Dishwasher
IHOP
03.2010 - 06.2017
Cook
Church's Chicken
04.2007 - 08.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
North Shore Senior High School