Jacob Laveaga

• Attended educational seminars related to culinary arts such as knife skills, baking classes

e tastings.Managed dishwashing duties including sorting soiled dishes, loading them into the dishwasher then organizing clean plates afterwards.

• Assisted in the preparation of ingredients for various dishes, including chopping vegetables and slicing meats.
• Maintained cleanliness of work areas, equipment and utensils throughout shift.
• Stocked service stations with necessary supplies such as condiments, napkins and tableware.
• Exhibited strong knowledge of food safety procedures while preparing all dishes according to health codes.
• Observed proper safety techniques when handling knives, kitchen tools and appliances.
• Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness prior to use then reported any issues for repair or replacement.
• Prepared meals under the supervision of a chef, following recipes accurately and ensuring proper portion size was met.
• Conducted research on culinary trends, innovative cooking methods and new ingredient sources.
• Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
• Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.