Gerardo Pinon
Dona Ana,NM
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with a strong background in food service, honed at IHOP. Proven expertise in safe food handling and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring cleanliness and organization. Committed to delivering outstanding customer service while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
The Shed
Las Cruces, NM
04.2021 - Current
- After leaving IHOP, I took what I learned there and became a Back of House employee as a dishwasher. I learned how to operate a dish machine so dishes, cups, mugs, silverware, pans, pots, and utensils were clean for servers and cooks.
- A dish machine doesn't clean everything. That is why I made sure to scrub and wipe as much food and drink as I could to ensure cleanliness.
- To keep my station clean, I cleaned and wiped sinks of all leftover food, threw trash in the dumpster, and made sure all floors were swept and mopped.
- I learned how to keep a dish machine running well by testing for chemicals and malfunctions as well and removing grime with delimer.
Dishwasher
The Shed
Las Cruces, NM
04.2021 - Current
- I left Aqua Reef during the COVID pandemic for The Shed and applied for the same job. I took everything I learned from Aqua Reef and became their main dishwasher for a few months.
Dishwasher
Aqua Reef Restaurant
Las Cruces, NM
07.2015 - 03.2021
- After leaving IHOP, I took what I learned there and became a Back of House employee as a dishwasher. I learned how to operate a dish machine so dishes, cups, mugs, silverware, pans, pots, and utensils were clean for servers and cooks.
- A dish machine doesn't clean everything. That is why I made sure to scrub and wipe as much food and drink as I could to ensure cleanliness.
- To keep my station clean, I cleaned and wiped sinks of all leftover food, threw trash in the dumpster, and made sure all floors were swept and mopped.
- I learned how to keep a dish machine running well by testing for chemicals and malfunctions as well and removing grime with delimer.
Busser
IHOP
Las Cruces, NM
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Whenever it was needed, I became a busser. I wiped tables and set up silverware and placemats for the next customer.
- I assisted servers when needed by bringing their food and drinks to their tables on time
Server
IHOP
Las Cruces, NM
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Customer service was my biggest priority. To ensure that, I always tried to make sure the customer had their food on time and had everything they need to enjoy their meal.
- Communication is key. I often communicated to cooks so that I had food ready to go.
- Cleanliness is a habit I love to uphold. That is why I always made sure that all tables, chairs, and booths were wiped clean, bathrooms cleaned, and floors were swept and mopped.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mayfield High School
Las Cruces, NM05-2013
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Cook
The Shed
04.2021 - Current
Dishwasher
The Shed
04.2021 - Current
Dishwasher
Aqua Reef Restaurant
07.2015 - 03.2021
Busser
IHOP
05.2014 - 08.2015
Server
IHOP
05.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Mayfield High School