John Delgado
Visalia,CA
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Alejandra's Mexican Restaurant
Visalia, CA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook
Visalia Country Club
Visalia, CA
03.2014 - 09.2018
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
Culinary Specialist -
U.S. Navy
Chicago, ILSkills
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Food Preparation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Cleaning and Organization
- New hire training
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Performance improvement
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Timeline
Cook
Alejandra's Mexican Restaurant
10.2021 - 05.2022
Cook
Visalia Country Club
03.2014 - 09.2018
Culinary Specialist -
U.S. Navy
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