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Summary
- Energetic culinary professional with blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Work well as dynamic leader in high-pressure [ restaurant settings.
Organized individual possessing excellent memorization and communication skills. Proficient in preparing raw food and ingredients for [Js and [Job title]s. Detail-oriented professional with superior knife skills and strong sense of taste and smell. Capable of handling criticism well and quickly learning from mistakes.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
V&P’s TexMexMunchies
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
04.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Logans Roadhouse
Cook
08.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- 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.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Longhorn Steakhouse
Line Cook Prep Dishwasher
01.2017 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment through [Technique] and [Technique]
Logan's Roadhouse
Line Cook
11.2013 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen
- Studied methods used by [Job title]s, successfully learning such skills as [Skill] and [Skill] within [Number] [Timeframe]
Lubys Inc.
Line Cook
03.2007 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Adjusted established recipes to remove allergens or alter tastes for customer desires.
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Education
South Grand Prairie High SchoolGrand Prairie, TX
Ged
2006
Skills
- Kitchen sanitation
- Portioning
- Garnishing
- Food rotation
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Food inspection
- Deep frying
- Food processing
- Excellent communication
- Efficient multitasking
Contact
Melba1958
Education
Grand Prairie, TX
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
V&P’s TexMexMunchies
04.2020 - Current
Cook
Logans Roadhouse
08.2019 - 01.2020
Line Cook Prep Dishwasher
Longhorn Steakhouse
01.2017 - 07.2019
Line Cook
Logan's Roadhouse
11.2013 - 12.2016
Line Cook
Lubys Inc.
03.2007 - 07.2013
South Grand Prairie High School
Ged
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