Eduardo Salinas
Gering,NE
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. Adaptable and enterprising with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Bluffs Bar & Grill
Gering, NE
10.2020 - 04.2021
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Counter Sales Representative
O'Reilly's Auto Parts
Scottsbluff, NE
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Maintained clean, organized and professional counter space with continuous upkeep.
- Answered telephone calls to offer information and promote business products.
- Welcomed customers and offered immediate assistance in line with business policies.
- Restocked, rotated and visually merchandised products for maximum sales.
- Consulted with customers to uncover unique needs and match to best-fit product or service solutions.
- Finalized sales by completing payments and required paperwork.
- Documented orders in computer system with general conditions and special customer requirements.
Kitchen Manager
Scottsbluff County Detention Center Kitchen
Gering, NE
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Assistant Manager
Peerless Tyre
Gering, NE
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
Education
No Degree -
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NEHigh School Diploma -
Bellville High School
Bellville, TX05.2004
Skills
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Collaborative Relationships
- Critical Thinking
- Mixing Dishes
- Contemporary Sauce Work
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Timely Food Delivery
- Menu Planning
- New Recipe Creation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Bluffs Bar & Grill
10.2020 - 04.2021
Counter Sales Representative
O'Reilly's Auto Parts
01.2020 - 04.2020
Kitchen Manager
Scottsbluff County Detention Center Kitchen
10.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
Peerless Tyre
04.2018 - 01.2019
No Degree -
Western Nebraska Community College
High School Diploma -
Bellville High School
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