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Francisco Torres

Sonoma,CA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a friendly demeanor and strong teamwork skills, honed at Sonoma Specialty Foods. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Adaptable and dependable, with a commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mantainase

True Green Lanscape
06.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Cook

Sonoma Specialty Foods
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Pastry

Maya Restaurant
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Line Cook

Della Santinas
07.2019 - 10.2022
  • 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.
  • 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.

Tractor Driver

Interprice Vineyards
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Increased equipment longevity by performing routine maintenance checks, ensuring optimal tractor performance.
  • Used large tractors to cut and plow land according to job specifications, consistently meeting deadlines with quick, accurate work.
  • Provided guidance to less experienced team members, sharing knowledge about best practices for tractor operation within the context of specific tasks.
  • Transported harvested goods efficiently by safely attaching trailers or wagons to tractors as needed.
  • Maintained turf with professional mowing, maintenance and upkeep services with tractors.

Winery Worker

Carneros Wine
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Performed routine equipment maintenance to ensure reliability and longevity of machinery used in the winery process.
  • Enhanced winery production by meticulously pruning and training grapevines.
  • Continuously updated personal knowledge on industry trends and innovations to ensure the winery remained competitive in the marketplace.
  • Assisted in achieving optimal grape quality by implementing strategic canopy management practices.

Education

High Schools Diploma -

Sonoma Valley High School
Sonoma, CA

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pastry

Maya Restaurant
10.2024 - 12.2024

Mantainase

True Green Lanscape
06.2024 - Current

Cook

Sonoma Specialty Foods
08.2023 - 02.2025

Line Cook

Della Santinas
07.2019 - 10.2022

Tractor Driver

Interprice Vineyards
07.2019 - 10.2020

Winery Worker

Carneros Wine
07.2019 - 02.2020

High Schools Diploma -

Sonoma Valley High School