Jeronimo Pina Aldana
Hayward,CA
Summary
Dynamic Cook with a proven track record at Stacks Restaurant, excelling in food preparation and team collaboration. Recognized for exceptional multitasking and strong attention to food safety, consistently delivering high-quality dishes under pressure. Skilled in recipe development and food presentation, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Tacos Jalisco
Hayward, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Prepared and assembled menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient levels and reporting shortages to management.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during peak service periods.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure food quality and consistency across dishes.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Cook Shift Leader
Stacks Restaurant
Burlingame, CA
02.2017 - 09.2021
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Coordinated meal preparation schedules to optimize workflow and efficiency during peak hours.
- Trained new employees on cooking techniques and restaurant protocols, fostering skill development.
- Collaborated with management to develop seasonal menu items that enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.
- Supported overall restaurant success through cross-training in various positions when necessary to provide adequate coverage during busy times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cevitis
Lagos De Moreno, Jalisco MexicoSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and orga_nization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food plating and presentation
- Food handler certification
- Order verification
- Grilling expertise
- Ingredients measuring
- Food pairing
- Recipe development
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Other skills
Experience and building main names and grounds keeping.
Experience in driving parking lot Street sweeping vehicle
Fast and hard worker able to do various labor positions
Additional Information
For the last 10 plus years most of my positions have been in a line of restaurant work and chef and prep cook. I'm looking to get out of the line of food and service and desire a warehouse or department position where I have room to move up in the company
Timeline
Cook
Tacos Jalisco
05.2019 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Stacks Restaurant
02.2017 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Cevitis