Edwin Cervantes
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Skilled cook with diverse experience in various culinary settings, including high-volume restaurants and boutique catering services. Possess strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu development, and kitchen safety protocols. Team-oriented professional with ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining creativity and quality standards. Contributed to significant improvements in kitchen operations and customer satisfaction ratings through innovative recipe development and effective inventory management.
Highly skilled professional experienced in supporting restaurant operations. Maintained communication while working closely with servers, hosts and managers. Expert at providing exceptional customer service by quickly and energetically completing special requests.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Cervantes Restaurant
Perris, California
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Server
Cervantes Restaurant
Perris, California
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Val Verde High School
Perris05-2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CASkills
- Food handling
- Grilling
- Cooking
- Food presentation
- Communication
- Hostess support
- Take-out service
- Order management
- Cash handling
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Customer service
- Beverage preparation
- Food running
- Table setting
- Bill computation
- Returns processing
- Product restocking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
- Food Handler Cer
Accomplishments
- Riverside County Student Academic Awards
Timeline
Cook
Cervantes Restaurant
08.2020 - 09.2024
Server
Cervantes Restaurant
08.2020 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Val Verde High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Moreno Valley College