Joaquin Rodriguez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Driven fast food Prep Cook with wide and diverse skill set. Offering 9+ years of quality performance in food service roles. Known for reliability, efficiency and hard work. I'm willing to learn and do different cooking methods and skill. I wish to work in a high volume environment and like to stay busy at all times.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Rocking Baja Lobster
310 5th Avenue
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Meze Greek Fusion
345 6th Avenue
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
Dishwasher
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
789 W Harbor Drive, Suite 158
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Prep Cook/Line Cook
Old Town Mexican Cafe
2489 San Diego Avenue
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Dishwasher/Pantry Cook
Miguel's Cocina
2444 San Diego Avenue
03.2012 - 09.2017
- Adhered to state and local health and safety regulations for food handling and sanitation.
- Cleaned counters, shelves, walls, furniture and equipment in food service areas.
- Completed side work and prep according to back of house checklist.
- Notified chef in advance of supply needs to prevent inventory shortage.
- Prepared salads, sandwiches and desserts for restaurant guests and catered events.
- Cleaned and sanitized pantry station at end of shift.
- Constructed pantry station daily to serve 10 minutes prior to lunch and dinner service.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Diego High School
San Diego, CA06.2010
Skills
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Industry Trends
- Recipes Adherence
- Willingness to Learn
- Weights and Measurements
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Sanitary Standards
- Proper Portioning
- Rotation Procedures
- Bulk Food Preparation
- High-Volume Environments
Timeline
Prep Cook
Rocking Baja Lobster
04.2022 - 07.2022
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Meze Greek Fusion
04.2021 - 10.2021
Dishwasher
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
10.2019 - 03.2020
Prep Cook/Line Cook
Old Town Mexican Cafe
08.2017 - 10.2018
Dishwasher/Pantry Cook
Miguel's Cocina
03.2012 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
San Diego High School