Gustavo Martinez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Legends Hospitality LLC
12.2021 - Current
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
Cook
Panda Express
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries
- Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, meticulously following recipes to produce quality dishes
- Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures
General Manager
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
12.2013 - 03.2019
- Encouraged, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications
- Strategized long-term business needs while generating guest relations feedback for process improvements
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
- Formalized operational systems and procedures by developing and introducing employee handbook, detailed job descriptions and work-flow plans
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by coordinating staff development and succession planning
- Diminished financial discrepancies, monitored quotes, production and material planning and bank reconciliations
- Delivered exceptional client experiences with hands-on leadership of front line associates and area managers
Landscape Maintenance Foreman
ValleyCrest Landscape Companies
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans
- Guided lawn service team members in proper application of lawn fertilizers and insecticides
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety
- Sourced landscape and plant materials from local vendors to minimize delays or downtime
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards
- Inspected completed work to maintain high-standards of finished projects
Landscape Laborer
Jensen Landscape Service
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Deployed sprinkler systems to give grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water for growth needs
- Protected customer lawns by applying weed and pest control chemicals
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes
- Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds
- Checked all machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent machine malfunction
Restaurant Busser
Claim Jumper
09.2006 - 07.2010
- Applied proactive and resourceful nature to create pleasant guest experiences
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism
- Carried dirty dishes to kitchen to keep dining areas clean and promote efficiency
- Monitored customer movements and quickly cleared empty tables for future customers
- Proactively assessed customer needs and provided beverage refills, condiments and other services
- Stocked displays with new and transferred merchandise
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders
- Restocked condiments and drink station supplies to maintain customer satisfaction
- Delivered trays and bags to patrons and assisted with collecting items such as drinks, utensils and condiments
- Removed trash, spills and trays to keep areas clean and professionally organized
Education
ESL -
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA12.2012
Skills
- Food running
- Table bussing
- Customer seating
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen Management
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Organization
- Crew training
- Employee Supervision
- Food inventory management
- Scheduling
- Spoilage prevention
- Allergen safety
- Food presentation
- Knife safety
- Cooking techniques
- Shift leadership
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking
Timeline
Lead Cook
Legends Hospitality LLC
12.2021 - Current
Cook
Panda Express
03.2019 - 09.2020
Landscape Maintenance Foreman
ValleyCrest Landscape Companies
03.2014 - 12.2015
General Manager
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
12.2013 - 03.2019
Landscape Laborer
Jensen Landscape Service
01.2013 - 03.2014
Restaurant Busser
Claim Jumper
09.2006 - 07.2010
ESL -
Sierra College
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