James Gonzalez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Skilled restaurant cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Strong team player, adept at working efficiently under pressure to ensure timely order delivery. Contributed to menu development and kitchen workflow optimization, enhancing overall dining experience for customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Plucker Wing Bar
San Antonio, Tx
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared menu items according to recipes and Plucker Wing Bar standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food preparation processes.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff for timely order fulfillment.
Kitchen Manager
Alamo Cafe
San Antonio
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies to meet kitchen needs.
- Developed and implemented menus in line with seasonal trends and customer preferences.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance overall dining experience.
- Enforced cleanliness standards in the kitchen to comply with health regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
General Manager
Salata Salad Bar
San Antonio, Tx
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of a fast-paced salad bar environment.
- Managed staff scheduling and ensured adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Trained new employees on food safety and customer service standards.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and maintained cleanliness standards.
- Coordinated team meetings to discuss operational challenges and improvements.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Diesel mechanic
Hanks Garage
San Antonio, Tx
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in diesel engines using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Performed routine maintenance on various diesel vehicles and equipment.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
Education
School of Excellence
San Antonio, TxSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Time management
- Back of house operations
- Staff training
- Appetizer preparation
- Salad preparation
- Line management
- Cleanliness standards
- Food plating
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Line Cook
Plucker Wing Bar
03.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Alamo Cafe
02.2024 - 06.2024
Diesel mechanic
Hanks Garage
04.2023 - 11.2023
General Manager
Salata Salad Bar
01.2018 - 03.2024
School of Excellence