Hector Valverde
Redwood City,CA
Summary
Adept at culinary creativity and customer service, I significantly reduced food waste and enhanced dining experiences at Guckenheimer at Google. Skilled in food preparation and sanitation, my ability to multitask and adhere to safety standards ensured high-quality, visually appealing dishes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/prep
Guckenheimer At Google
Redwood City, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Education
Diploma -
Sequoia High School
Redwood City, CASkills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Grilling
- Food Waste Reduction
- Food Handler Certification
- Sauce making
- Allergen awareness
- Culinary creativity
- Menu Planning
- Fine Dining
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook/prep
Guckenheimer At Google
01.2020 - Current
Diploma -
Sequoia High School