Esteban Tafoya
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Motivated line cook with strong skills in recipe preparation, food safety, and kitchen equipment operation. Thrives in fast-paced environments, ensuring high standards and workflow efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
Taco Bell
Winslow, Arizona
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Prepared ingredients according to Taco Bell recipes and standards.
- Cooked menu items efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cooking stations and equipment.
- Monitored food safety practices during food handling and storage.
- Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and procedures.
Laborer
Superstar Carwash
Avondale, Arizona
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Operated car wash equipment to ensure thorough vehicle cleaning.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment for safety compliance.
- Assisted customers with service selection and answered inquiries effectively.
Maintenance Crew Member
Flying J
Winslow, Arizona
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of facility grounds and parking areas.
- Operated various maintenance tools and equipment for routine repairs.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving facility maintenance issues.
- Assisted with painting projects both inside and outside the facility.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as clogged drains, leaking faucets, broken pipes.
- Cleared walkways of snow and ice during winter months.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Janitorial services such as laundry and showers.
Detail Specialist
Tates Automotive
Winslow, Arizona
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinated detailing schedules for efficient workflow management.
- Operated specialized cleaning equipment and tools for vehicle maintenance.
- Developed processes to improve accuracy and efficiency of inspection procedures.
Cook
Denny's
Winslow, Arizona
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted in restocking inventory and managing food supplies.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality and hygiene standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens safely.
Education
GED
Winslow, AZSkills
- Recipe preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Cooking techniques
- Fast-paced work
- Workflow efficiency
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
Timeline
Line Cook
Taco Bell
08.2018 - 11.2020
Laborer
Superstar Carwash
06.2014 - 09.2014
Maintenance Crew Member
Flying J
07.2013 - 01.2014
Detail Specialist
Tates Automotive
10.2012 - 01.2013
Cook
Denny's
03.2012 - 10.2012
GED