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Irving Castaneda

Wichita,KS

Summary

Driven chef with background delivering proactive kitchen support. Works collaboratively with teams to prepare food and keep kitchen orderly and sanitized. Measures and assembles ingredients and cooks items according to recipes and menu specifications. Diligent chef offering over 8 years of food handling experience combined with focus on quality service. Background managing ingredient preparation and kitchen organization. Dedicated to building loyal customer base by providing exceptional, consistent service. Motivated Kitchen Hand consistently lifts heavy loads, stands for long periods and handles various cleaning tasks. Valuable and committed individual with strong understanding of food safety measures. Dependable, on-time and dedicated to good performance. Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers.

Highly adaptable team leader with excellent background of quick and effective performance. Experienced Assembler knowledgeable about general warehouse operations. Works quickly and stays focused under strict deadlines. Skilled in managing multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities. Continuously projects positive attitude and seeks opportunities to help team members. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphite Assembly Operator

Textron Aviation
02.2022 - Current
  • Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Performed minor maintenance on equipment to keep tools operational and detailed repair work in reports.
  • Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
  • Supported lean manufacturing initiatives by maintaining organized work areas and eliminating waste within the assembly process.
  • Documented all in-process and out-of-process assembly activities.
  • Improved product quality by performing thorough inspections during the assembly process, identifying defects, and taking corrective actions as needed.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
  • Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
  • Assisted in training new Assembly Operators, sharing knowledge of best practices for efficient operations.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.

Cook Helper

Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
10.2021 - Current
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
  • Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
  • Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
  • Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily to verify proper working conditions.
  • Adjusted cooking methods and ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.

Cook Shift Leader

abuelos international
02.2014 - Current
  • Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
  • Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat
  • Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.

Chef

Long Horn Storage
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
  • Supervised preparation of specialty items and customer requests to verify accuracy in production.
  • Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.

Education

Technical Certifications And Re-certifications -

Textron University
Wichita, KS

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Autonomous University Zacatecas, Mex
Mexico
07.2000

Skills

  • Cooking equipment maintenance
  • Food safety understanding
  • Salad preparation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Measurement and Calibration
  • Pneumatic Tools
  • Quality Assurance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Data Entry and Recording
  • Equipment Maintenance

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Graphite Assembly Operator

Textron Aviation
02.2022 - Current

Cook Helper

Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry's
10.2021 - Current

Chef

Long Horn Storage
02.2019 - 03.2020

Cook Shift Leader

abuelos international
02.2014 - Current

Technical Certifications And Re-certifications -

Textron University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Autonomous University Zacatecas, Mex
Irving Castaneda