Jorge Alvarez
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a proven track record at Cheebo, excelling in food safety and stock rotation.Reliable and trustworthy, I consistently maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring compliance with health regulations while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Line Cook
La Popular
Chatsworth, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Kitchen Shift Lead
Cheebo
Burbank, CA
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Delegated tasks effectively among team members according to individual strengths and skill sets.
- Trained new employees on kitchen policies, procedures, and equipment usage, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Ensured proper rotation of food items to maintain freshness and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Dishwasher
Running Goose
Los Angeles, CA
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canoga Park High School
Canoga Park, CA06.2022
Skills
- Food safety
- Cleaning procedures
- Stock rotation
- Portioning
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Professional attitude
- Active listener
- Food rotation
- Prep work
Certification
- ServSafe
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Line Cook
La Popular
11.2024 - Current
Kitchen Shift Lead
Cheebo
07.2021 - 08.2024
Dishwasher
Running Goose
05.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Canoga Park High School