Erik Gongora
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with expertise in food preparation and safe handling, honed at Violet’s. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and attention to detail, enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing waste. Successfully managed kitchen budgets and planned diverse menus, consistently meeting targets. Proficient in maintaining a clean, organized workspace, contributing to a positive work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook/line Cook/ Dishwasher
Violet’s
02.2018 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Following instructions
- Food preparation
- Quick-learning
- Food storage
- Knife skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Cook/line Cook/ Dishwasher
Violet’s
02.2018 - Current
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