Jaime Lorenzo
Joliet,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Punctual Chef experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Coopers Hawk
New Lenox, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Set up fryers, grills, and other kitchen equipment according to restaurant standards.
- Checked the quality of raw ingredients prior to use in order to ensure freshness and flavor consistency.
- Prepared sauces, gravies, marinades, glazes, dressings, salads and other accompaniments for broiled dishes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Adjusted cooking temperatures, ingredient measurements, and mixing times according to recipes.
- Utilized a variety of spices, herbs, oils and vinegars to enhance flavors in dishes.
- Adhered strictly to recipes while adhering to portion control guidelines set by management.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper preparation techniques for grilled items.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Broiler Cook
TGI Fridays
Joliet, IL
01.2013 - 02.2024
- Adhered to health codes set forth by local government agencies regarding food handling practices.
- Followed established portion control procedures for all menu items.
- Ensured food quality by tasting dishes before serving them.
- Managed time efficiently while preparing meals during busy service hours.
- Stored leftovers properly in designated containers in order to prevent spoilage or contamination.
Skills
- Dish preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Workflow Optimization
- Meal Preparation
- Pantry restocking
- Process Improvements
- Food safety and sanitation
- Culinary expertise
- Cooking techniques
- New Hire Training
- Kitchen Operations
- Grilling Techniques
- Food presentation
- Food preparation techniques
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Knife Skills
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Coopers Hawk
02.2024 - Current
Broiler Cook
TGI Fridays
01.2013 - 02.2024