Edward Meza
Tucson,AZ
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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Postino Grant
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Line Cook
Blanco Tacos and Tequila
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepare all food for the assigned station
- Maintain Food Safety and Sanitation according to all Company, City, County, and State Guidelines
- Periodically, check food holding temperatures to ensure fresh quality food for guests
- Communicate with the Chef on Duty for daily tasks
- Report any equipment that is working improperly
Lead Line Cook
Trident Grill 2 and Trident Grill 3
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Prep all food according to the company recipe book to ensure the same quality of taste
- Prepare all orders to guest’s requests
- Maintain cleanliness on all stations
- Report any incidents to management
- Routinely check all food products to ensure proper holding temperatures to minimize any food-borne illnesses
- Communicate clearly during peak hours to ensure smooth restaurant operations
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Maintain all food safety and sanitation according to Company, City, County, and State Guidelines
- Prep all food according to company recipes to ensure consistency
- Properly label all food for safety and freshness
- Maintain sanitation and cleanliness on all stations
- Communicate clearly and effectively to help make daily operations run smoothly
Line Cook
Boston’s Gourmet Pizza- Restaurant and Sports Bar
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintain all safety and sanitation according to Company, City, County, and State Guidelines
- Prep all food exactly as listed in the company recipe book to ensure consistency
- Properly label all food with item name, date the item expires, and employee initials to keep from product spoilage
- Assist on all food stations if necessary
- Prepare all food orders to customer specifications
- Properly weigh and log all food waste daily
- Communicate loudly and effectively during rush periods to ensure smooth operation
Lead Line Cook
Rubio’s Mexican Grill
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Prep all food to Company recipe book
- Maintain all food safety and sanitation according to Company, County and City guidelines
- Properly label and store all food to keep from spoilage
- Train all new employees on proper food temperatures, food stations and plating
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen
- Prepare all food orders to customer specifications
- Keep and maintain all food safety and sanitation
Temp Employee
Adecco Temp Agency
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Report to Jobsite Supervisor given for the workday
- Complete all tasks given by the jobsite Supervisor
- Report any accidents that may have happened while on the jobsite
- Check in with the Temp Agency for a new work assignment
- Complete any task given by Site Supervisor
- Notify Temp Agency Supervisor when the employee completes the assigned workload
- Turn in all timesheets and reports, if any, on a weekly basis
Security Officer
Securitas Security
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Detect, Deter, and Report all and any unusual or suspicious behavior, log any and all possible descriptions of suspect or scene of crime, contact the proper authorities according to site-specific post orders, notify all Supervisors of incident immediately and give detailed written report
- Give accurate description of suspect(s) as possible
- Prevent all criminal activity by conducting irregular rounds
- Contact proper authorities and cooperate with local law enforcement
Line Cook
Sauce Pizza and Wine
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen according to company, local, state, and federal guidelines
- Safely store and label all food prepped for restaurant operations
- Knowledge of all ingredients, according to the recipe, in all dishes prepped and ordered
- Knowing and understanding local, state, and federal guidelines
- Cook all meals to customer request
Dishwasher/Prep Cook/Line Cook
Firehouse Bar & Grill
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen according to local, state, and federal guidelines
- Safely store and label all food delivered, stored, and prepped
- Cook all meals to customer requests
- Knowledge of all ingredients introduced to dishes, according to the recipe, in all dishes prepared to order
- Understanding safety and sanitation for local, state, and federal guidelines
Correctional Officer
Corrections Corporation of America
04.2007 - 10.2012
- Supervise inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures
- Instruct inmates in housekeeping and sanitation
- Prevent the introduction of contraband into the institution, and observe signs of disorder and tension and report observations to the higher authority
- Excelled at instructing inmates while maintaining control in inmate living quarters
- Initiate and participate in search of inmate areas, to prevent contraband items
- Trained in CPR, first aid, non-violent crisis intervention, and negotiations
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
Eloy, AZ05-1999
Skills
- Recipe preparation
- Ingredient inspection
- Food presentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Cleaning and organization
- Attention to detail
- Workload management
- Food safety knowledge
- Active listener
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Portioning
Timeline
Line Cook
Postino Grant
11.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Blanco Tacos and Tequila
01.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Line Cook
Trident Grill 2 and Trident Grill 3
05.2019 - 01.2023
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2017 - 09.2019
Line Cook
Boston’s Gourmet Pizza- Restaurant and Sports Bar
05.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Line Cook
Rubio’s Mexican Grill
06.2015 - 10.2016
Temp Employee
Adecco Temp Agency
07.2014 - 06.2015
Security Officer
Securitas Security
04.2014 - 07.2014
Line Cook
Sauce Pizza and Wine
01.2014 - 04.2014
Dishwasher/Prep Cook/Line Cook
Firehouse Bar & Grill
12.2012 - 12.2013
Correctional Officer
Corrections Corporation of America
04.2007 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
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