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Joaquin Avila

Sherman Oaks

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Four Seasons Hotel, excelling in high-quality dish preparation and kitchen management. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through innovative recipes and effective teamwork. Strong knife skills and a commitment to food safety ensure exceptional dining experiences. Recognized for training junior cooks and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook 1

Four Season Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes for fine dining service.
  • Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Trained junior cooks in culinary techniques and hotel standards.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to execute seamless service during high-volume events.
  • Implemented new recipes, enhancing menu offerings and guest satisfaction.
  • Led kitchen team in daily operations, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Cook

Panda Express
03.2018 - 04.2024

Managed food preparation and cooking processes to deliver quality Chinese fast food in a timely manner.

Lead Cook

Malibu Beach Inn
Malibu, CA
09.2022 - 12.2023

Achieved high-quality seafood dishes through expert fish filleting and pastry preparation. Contributed to fine dining experience by delivering tasting savory dishes & deserts . Enhanced kitchen efficiency through effective teamwork and organization.

Cook

Peninsula Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, following health and safety regulations.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute menu changes efficiently during peak service hours.

Education

High School Diploma -

Taft High School
Woodland Hills, CA
05.2016

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Knife skills
  • Food plating
  • Culinary creativity
  • New hire training
  • Event catering
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Pastry making
  • Strong butchery skills
  • Sauteing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cook 1

Four Season Hotel
01.2024 - Current

Lead Cook

Malibu Beach Inn
09.2022 - 12.2023

Cook

Peninsula Beverly Hills
01.2019 - 08.2021

Cook

Panda Express
03.2018 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

Taft High School