JOEL ARROYO
Hayward,CA
Summary
Disciplined Pantry Cook with five years of experience preparing cold menu offerings. Set up and broke down food assembly stations, maintained sanitary kitchen environment and followed restaurant procedures in assembling salads, sandwiches, desserts and other cold items, assisting with other menu offerings as required. Industry professional serving guests through attention to detail and passion for great food. Seasoned with five years of experience. Performed opening and closing duties, work station sanitation and assembly of cold menu offerings following company guidelines. Dedicated to providing guests with quality dining experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pantry Line Cook
Denville Harvest
Denville, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Prepared and cooked food according to recipes specified by the head chef.
- Sliced, chopped, and diced vegetables for use in salads and other dishes.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Trained new pantry line cooks on proper cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Inspected ingredients prior to preparation to ensure freshness.
- Stocked shelves with necessary supplies for day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
- Monitored stock levels of all pantry items and placed orders as needed.
- Ensured that all food products were prepared in a timely manner according to established standards.
- Assisted other culinary staff members with dishwashing duties when needed.
- Organized storage areas in order to maximize space efficiency while maintaining safe working conditions.
- Adhered to all sanitation procedures outlined by the Health Department including frequent hand washing practices.
- Prepared salad prep station with necessary ingredients, verifying freshness and maintained appropriate ingredient levels throughout shift.
- Made sandwich sauces, salad dressings and other special condiments following restaurant recipes and safe food handling procedures.
- Assembled salads, sandwiches, desserts and other cold menu offerings for delivery to guests.
- Garnished and presented menu offerings with pleasing appearance following company guidelines.
- Informed manager of ingredient and premade item inventory levels, advising on order timing to avoid preventable menu offering outages.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Dishwasher
Black Bear Diner
Pleasanton, CA
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
- Adhered to sanitary regulations to prevent contamination with food products.
- Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.
- Re-stocked clean washcloths, paper towels, sponges and other cleaning supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Mexico
Cd Mexico08-1978
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Sanitation Practices
- Knife Skills
- Temperature Control
Certification
food handler certificate
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pantry Line Cook
Denville Harvest
08.2019 - Current
Dishwasher
Black Bear Diner
08.2016 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Colegio Mexico