Jesse Medina
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Adept at maintaining high sanitation and safety standards, I leveraged my cooking and multitasking skills at McDonald’s to significantly reduce food waste while ensuring timely service. My commitment to customer satisfaction and kitchen efficiency, coupled with strong organizational abilities, positions me as a valuable asset to any culinary team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Waffle House
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Cook
Wendys Fast Food
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Cook
McDonald’s
04.2015 - 10.2020
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Stocking Crew Member
Medegen Medical Products
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Maintained safe working conditions by adhering to company guidelines, promptly reporting hazards, and utilizing equipment correctly.
- Increased product accessibility by diligently rotating stock and ensuring proper inventory levels on the sales floor.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts through diligent monitoring of merchandise and reporting suspicious activities to supervisors.
- Ensured accurate pricing, reducing discrepancies by carefully reviewing shelf labels and verifying price accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School
Long Beach, CA06.2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Sanitation practices
Timeline
Cook
Waffle House
07.2022 - 11.2024
Cook
Wendys Fast Food
06.2022 - 07.2022
Stocking Crew Member
Medegen Medical Products
09.2018 - 11.2018
Cook
McDonald’s
04.2015 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School