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Ethan Garcia

Ethan Garcia

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Adept at managing high-volume kitchens, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction at Diamond Jims Casino by preparing orders with precision and speed. My collaboration skills and dedication to kitchen sanitation underscore my professional attitude, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. Mastery in food preparation and safety, coupled with a keen ability to adapt and learn, positions me as a valuable team asset.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Diamond Jims Casino
04.2019 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • 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 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.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Line Cook

The Village At Northridge
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ensured smooth kitchen operations during special events or private parties by collaborating with front-of-house staff and adjusting to specific client requests.

Banquet Cook

Hellenic Center
12.2013 - 10.2017
  • Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
  • Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for Number people.
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
  • Adapted cooking techniques and ingredient substitutions when faced with unexpected challenges or last-minute changes in event details.

Cashier

McDonald's
04.2009 - 08.2012
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Education

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Culinary Arts And Restaurant Management

University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster, CA
09.2013

Graduate Certificate - General Studies

Saugus High School
Santa Clarita, CA
07.2009

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Professional attitude
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Food preparation
  • Active listener
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Team coordination
  • Problem-solving
  • Food safety
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Kitchen sanitization
  • Knife skills
  • Following cooking methods
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Quality control
  • Line management
  • Grilling techniques
  • Kitchen operations
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Food safety standards
  • Frying techniques
  • Meat cutting
  • Food presentation
  • Food allergen safety
  • Food plating
  • Inventory management
  • Prepared foods plating
  • Food storage
  • Portion control
  • Stock rotation
  • Menu item memorization
  • Back of house operations

Certification

Culinary arts and restaurant management

Timeline

Line Cook

Diamond Jims Casino
04.2019 - Current

Line Cook

The Village At Northridge
10.2017 - 04.2019

Banquet Cook

Hellenic Center
12.2013 - 10.2017

Cashier

McDonald's
04.2009 - 08.2012

Certificate Of Technical Studies - Culinary Arts And Restaurant Management

University of Antelope Valley

Graduate Certificate - General Studies

Saugus High School

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