Gregory Alvarez
West Linn,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented worker, skilled in learning and applying new processes and creates food items quickly and safely. Consistently meets production goals for speed and effective use of sanitation procedures. Reduced waste by recommending improvements to production processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooker Operator
Que Sabroso
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Weighed and measured raw materials, mixed into vats or containers and completed production runs according to recipe specifications to produce high-quality products.
- Updated and maintained run specifications and accurate product counts, and compared data against targets.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage and ready items for shipment or further processing.
- Loaded raw products into machinery and removed, inspected and packaged final products for customers.
- Used scales and containers to accurately measure and weigh raw ingredients prior to mixing and blending.
- Documented production activities, incidents and any notable concerns in daily logs and discussed results with supervisors to promote transparency and enhance operations.
Head Prep Cook
Tanta Restaurant
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Cooked more than 100 take-out orders per shift and securely packaged and labeled each order.
Assistant Head Cook
Pdvsa La Estancia
02.2006 - 04.2019
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
Education
Associate of Science - Food Service Systems Administration
Universidad Del Zulia
Venezuela09.1995
Skills
- Production Equipment Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Portion Standards
- Recipe Interpretation
- Punctual and Dependable
- Machinery Maintenance
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Food Preparation
- Ingredients Prep
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Standards
- Precision and Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Ingredient Selection
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cooker Operator
Que Sabroso
03.2022 - 07.2022
Head Prep Cook
Tanta Restaurant
07.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Head Cook
Pdvsa La Estancia
02.2006 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Food Service Systems Administration
Universidad Del Zulia
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