Elmer Vasquez
Myrtle Beach,South Carolina
Summary
Experienced professional with many years in cooking and preparing customers' orders with upbeat attitude. Expert at grilling, frying, and assembling over menu items and seasonal items from memory, using exact amounts to conserve ingredients. Work well under pressure and always willing to help teammates and customers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Sol Y Luna
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
08.2018 - Current
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Troubleshot any kitchen equipment issues or malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
- Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Supervised the inventory of food items to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations.
- Ordered food supplies as needed to maintain sufficient stock levels.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Assessed employee performance regularly providing feedback when necessary.
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff based on anticipated customer volume.
- Prepared sandwiches, specialty items and custom orders to meet guest requests.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Prepared multiple orders at once for speedy service.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Washed and cut ingredients for quick meal assembly.
- Set aside add-on items for future orders.
- Dropped off food and drink orders for customer pickup.
Education
GED -
GED
Skills
- Plates presentation
- Kitchen Organization
- Spoilage prevention
- Food Processing
- Safe Food Handling
- Food safety knowledge
- Work Delegation
- Sauce preparation
- Catering management
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Positive and professional
- High volume production capability
- Calm Demeanor
- Health code understanding
- New Hire Training
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Sol Y Luna
08.2018 - Current
GED -
GED
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