ELIEL PAGAN
Kissimmee,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Grillers Puerto Rico
Kissimmee, FL
01.2026 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure efficient service.
- Assisted in menu planning by recommending seasonal ingredients and innovative dish concepts.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Prepared main courses at sauté station and contributed ideas to enhance chef's recommendations.
- Trained staff in three locations on operational procedures.
Cook
La Verguenza restaurant
Orlando, United States
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high standards of taste and presentation, I am in charge of cooking, using the fryer, the grill and preparing ingredients
Line Cook
La Garita Restaurant
Winter Haven, Florida
09.2025 - 01.2026
- I cook on the line, I prepare the fried foods and meats Preparing the ingredients and some sauces
Cook
Pa los chinos restaurant
Kissimmee, United States
08.2024 - 03.2025
- I was in charge of supplying the work site, pre-cooking, cooking and preparing orders.
Cook
Denny's
Kissimmee, United States
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Checked that the food and ingredients were fresh.
- I was dedicated to presenting, arranging and decorating the final dishes.
- I followed the recipes, the measurement and the mixing of ingredients.
Kitchen assistant
Familia Bakery
San Sebastián, United States
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Successfully communicated with chefs regarding orders, availability of supplies.
- Placed clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.
- Helped preparing sandwiches, sweets and bread.
Skills
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Meat cutting
- Work Planning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen organization
Timeline
Line Cook
Grillers Puerto Rico
01.2026 - Current
Line Cook
La Garita Restaurant
09.2025 - 01.2026
Cook
La Verguenza restaurant
03.2025 - Current
Cook
Pa los chinos restaurant
08.2024 - 03.2025
Cook
Denny's
03.2023 - 04.2024
Kitchen assistant
Familia Bakery
01.2019 - 11.2020