Gerardo Copado
Temple
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Member
Sol De Jalisco
Temple, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and meals according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages to management.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak service hours, enhancing efficiency.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Adapting quickly to changes in daily specials or ingredient availability ensured seamless service even during unexpected situations.
- Reduced food waste through proper portioning, storage, and inventory management practices.
- Operated various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, optimizing workflow speed without compromising quality.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
Kitchen Staff Member
Whatabuger
Temple, TX
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared and assembled food items according to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in training new staff on kitchen operations and food preparation techniques.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, minimizing downtime during peak service hours.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
- Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, equipment usage, and safety protocols, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and utilizing proper storage techniques.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gerardo Copado
Belton, TX05-2022
Skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Stress tolerance
- Creativity and innovation
- Knife handling skills
- Portion control
- Time management
- Cleaning and sanitation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Member
Sol De Jalisco
06.2023 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Whatabuger
06.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Gerardo Copado