Jean Paul Detrinidad
Richmond,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable and personable Sommelier excels at upselling through professional knowledge and hospitality. Creates balanced yet characteristic wine list with passion and commitment, delivering exceptional level of guest service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Customers Services,Deli Line,Make Sandwiches
Deli Luccas Delicatessen
05.2020 - 11.2024
- Assisted customers with selecting appropriate accompaniments for their chosen bottles of fine wine.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted Line Deli ,Make Sándwiches & Meat Product
Line Cook
Model Bakery
Walnut Creek
05.2020 - 02.2024
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Assistant Kitchen,Assistant Front House,Line Cook
Mendocino Farms
08.2017 - 09.2023
- Labeled containers with dates indicating when food should be used or discarded.
- Participated in receiving deliveries and organizing supplies in storage areas.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Facilitated efficient communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Participated in kitchen staff meetings to discuss performance improvements and kitchen strategies.
Line Cook,Grilled,Prep Cooks,Assist Front House
Gott’s Roadside Restaurant
San Francisco, California
04.2007 - 10.2018
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
Line Worker,Assitent Kitchen,Assitent Front House
Boudin Bakery
06.2014 - 02.2018
- Inspected finished products for accuracy and completeness prior to packaging.
- Packed finished goods into correct packages or boxes.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Line Cook,Prep Cooks ,Line Pizzas
The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
Walnut Creek, California
06.2008 - 02.2013
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University Unan
NicaraguaTimeline
Line Customers Services,Deli Line,Make Sandwiches
Deli Luccas Delicatessen
05.2020 - 11.2024
Line Cook
Model Bakery
05.2020 - 02.2024
Assistant Kitchen,Assistant Front House,Line Cook
Mendocino Farms
08.2017 - 09.2023
Line Worker,Assitent Kitchen,Assitent Front House
Boudin Bakery
06.2014 - 02.2018
Line Cook,Prep Cooks ,Line Pizzas
The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
06.2008 - 02.2013
Line Cook,Grilled,Prep Cooks,Assist Front House
Gott’s Roadside Restaurant
04.2007 - 10.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
University Unan