Flavio Quinonez
Summary
Motivated line cook with 8 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
The Salvation Army
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented standardized recipes and cooking techniques to maintain consistent quality across all menu items
- Trained new cooks on proper food preparation, cooking methods, and safety procedures, resulting in improved productivity and adherence to health regulations
- Performed regular inspections of food storage areas to ensure proper handling and prevent cross-contamination
- Implemented a training program for cooks to improve their knife skills and cooking techniques
Line Cook II
Marriott International
08.2022 - Current
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Carried out recipe modifications requested by customers or dietitians.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions and temperature control procedures.
Jr. Sous Chef
Ipic Theater (Westwood)
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Promoted to Sous Chef; managed the kitchen as a whole in a 60 seat restaurant expertise in cooking poultry and beef on a flat top and grill.
- Awarded 'Line Cook of the Month' twice, consistently receiving positive feedback from customers for quality and flavor increasing guest satisfaction.
- Developed a process that accurately tracked food waste. This process helped our head chef calculate our weekly food cost and lower our food cost.
- Developed enough skill to work and run multiple stations in one night.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez Learning Center
Boyle Heights, CA06.2017
Skills
- Hotel Experience
- Quality control
- Presentation skills
- Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Expediting
- Supervising experience
- Computer skills
- Fine dining experience
- Microsoft Word
- Restaurant Experience
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Driver's License February 2020 to February 2025
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Food Safety Certification
Languages
Spanish - Intermediate
English
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
The Salvation Army
07.2023 - Current
Line Cook II
Marriott International
08.2022 - Current
Jr. Sous Chef
Ipic Theater (Westwood)
02.2019 - 11.2021
High school diploma or GED -
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez Learning Center
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