Erasmo Elizarraraz
Rohnert Park,CA
Summary
Driven Line Cook with proven expertise in kitchen efficiency and food safety, honed at Carneros Resort & Spa. Skilled in grilling techniques and kitchen sanitation, with a knack for mentoring staff and streamlining prep work, significantly enhancing team productivity and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional time management and a professional attitude, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and food presentation. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. 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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Carneros Resort & Spa
01.2006 - 10.2009
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary skills and techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Streamlined prep work for faster meal turnaround, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
Line Cook and Dish Washer
Piatti Restaurant
02.2002 - 07.2004
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Education
No Degree - Inglis
Altimira Middle School
Sonoma, CA08.2002
Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional Attitude
- Food Preparation
- Team Coordination
- Food Safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Following cooking methods
- Deep Fryer Operation
- Kitchen Organization
- Kitchen Operations
- Grilling Techniques
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Safety Standards
- Server Communication
- Meat Cutting
- Frying techniques
- Food presentation
- Food Allergen Safety
Timeline
Line Cook
Carneros Resort & Spa
01.2006 - 10.2009
Line Cook and Dish Washer
Piatti Restaurant
02.2002 - 07.2004
No Degree - Inglis
Altimira Middle School
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