Javier Garcia
Gardena,CA
Summary
Accomplished line cook at Iccho Restaurant, known for enhancing kitchen efficiency and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Demonstrated exceptional knife skills and deep fryer operation, contributing to a 95% customer satisfaction rate. Highly motivated and collaborative, consistently delivering quality dishes and ensuring a safe, organized workspace.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Iccho Restaurant
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
Prep Dishwasher
Azuma Japanese Restaurant
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Increased overall cleanliness of restaurant by regularly sweeping and mopping floors around dishwashing station.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, consistently arriving on time for scheduled shifts.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Education
Gardena Highschool
Gardena, CA06.2013
Skills
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness standards
- Knife skills
- Deep fryer operation
- Kitchen operations
Certification
Nims cnc certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
Iccho Restaurant
01.2018 - 02.2019
Prep Dishwasher
Azuma Japanese Restaurant
10.2013 - 02.2015
Gardena Highschool
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