Edwin Gutierrez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Line Cook experienced in food preparation and handling. Coordinated high-volume orders with accuracy while preparing specialty foods and ensuring safe operation of cooking equipment. Developed strong communication and problem-solving skills while excelling in food presentation and kitchen equipment operations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Butcher & The Burger
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and assembled dishes following specific recipes and standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills and fryers, safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure high-quality meal preparation.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen tools and workstations.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Adapted to changing menu items while maintaining consistency in food quality.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Stocked kitchen supplies to ensure availability for food preparation.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Cashier
Bennys Pizza
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front counter area.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service operations.
- Assisted with inventory management and stock replenishment tasks.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Factory Worker
Alex deli
Chicago, IL
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Operated machinery to assemble deli products efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production targets consistently.
- Packed orders accurately for delivery to customers and retailers.
- Performed quality control checks on all products prior to packaging.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas daily.
- Maintained neat, organized and clean work areas to avoid safety concerns or production delays.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and handling materials.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding tasks and progress.
- Reported defective items to supervisors for further inspection or repair.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Education
Benito Juarez Community Academy
Chicago, ILSkills
- Food preparation
- Culinary techniques
- Grill operation
- Equipment operation
- Time management
- Food storage
- Food rotation
- Allergen awareness
- Kitchen safety
- Back of house operations
- Menu adaptation
- Recipe adaptation
- Inventory management
- Supply management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Workstation cleanliness
- Highly motivated
- Food rotation
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Butcher & The Burger
03.2023 - Current
Cashier
Bennys Pizza
11.2021 - 03.2023
Factory Worker
Alex deli
10.2019 - 11.2021
Benito Juarez Community Academy