Giovanni Garcia
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Professional Kitchen Lead with high energy and experience to successfully manage food and labor costs, food preparation and development of kitchen staff. Loves wearing many hats to expand culinary skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Craker Barrel
Littlerock, AR
03.2010 - 02.2023
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Chef Assistant
Bravo! Cucina Italiana
Littlerock, AR
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Stocked food stations before shifts with items and equipment needed for recipes.
- Stocked food items and supplies as needed.
- Partnered with staff members during catered and specialized occasions to serve food and drinks to guests.
- Displayed a positive attitude while working under pressure in a busy environment.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for various menu items and stored for later use in crisper.
- Prepared salads and meats according to recipes, chopping, and storing items for later use.
Kitchen Hand
Texas Roadhouse
Littlerock, AR
03.2010 - 10.2021
- Trained new kitchen hands in basic tasks, safety protocols, and kitchen standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Stocked shelves with food supplies, such as canned goods and dry ingredients.
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Helped in setting up and cleaning up before and after service, ensuring a ready-to-use kitchen.
- Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops, and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
- Assisted in the preparation of meal ingredients, including measuring, weighing, and mixing.
- Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, appetizers, as directed by supervisor or chef.
Education
UNAM
Mexico08-2008
Skills
- Breakfast cooking
- Omelette making finesse
- Quiche preparation
- Pancake flipping mastery
- Ingredient preparation
- Lunch preparation
- Juice pouring
- Eggs benedict crafting
- Hash brown preparation
- Bagel toasting
- Yogurt parfait layering
- Toast buttering
- Breakfast burrito rolling
- Waffle iron operation
- French toast creation
- Egg preparation expertise
- Bacon cooking perfection
- Breakfast sandwich assembly
- Muffin baking
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Portion control
- Seafood grilling
- Food allergy awareness
- Food grilling
- Contamination control
- Grill supervision
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Bravo! Cucina Italiana
03.2021 - 06.2022
Kitchen Lead
Craker Barrel
03.2010 - 02.2023
Kitchen Hand
Texas Roadhouse
03.2010 - 10.2021
UNAM
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