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Edward Garcia

Las Cruces ,NM

Summary

Adept Cook with a history at Red Lobster, where I excelled in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring safety and quality in food preparation. Skilled in multitasking and efficient meal preparation, I demonstrated strong customer service and knife skills, contributing to an enhanced dining experience. My focus on food safety and presentation significantly improved service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Red Lobster
07.2005 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • 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.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
  • Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.

Education

Highschool Diploma -

Las Cruces High School
Las Cruces, NM
05.2005

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife Skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply Restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Grilling
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Portion Control
  • Food Plating
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Sauce making
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Plating and presentation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Food Storage
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Frying and sautéing
  • Menu Memorization
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Product Rotations
  • Food Handlers Card
  • Baking and broiling skills

Timeline

Cook

Red Lobster
07.2005 - Current

Highschool Diploma -

Las Cruces High School
Edward Garcia