John Gonzalez C.
Queens,NY
Summary
- Professional cook with 3+ years of experience in fast-paced restaurant environments. Skilled in line cooking, food preparation, and kitchen organization. Strong knife skills including the use of a Japanese Nakiri knife. Experienced in consistently replicating menu items according to restaurant standards.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Kinoko
Brooklyn, NY
2025 - Current
- Prepared fried menu items following restaurant recipes, maintaining quality, consistency, and food safety standards.
- Assisted with food preparation including cutting vegetables, organizing ingredients, and supporting line cooks during busy service hours.
- Memorized and worked with a variety of Japanese ingredients and basic Japanese cooking techniques used in the kitchen.
- Helped prepare dumplings and assisted in the preparation of selected desserts and menu items when needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen by washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment efficiently.
- Restocked ingredients and supported smooth kitchen operations through teamwork and communication.
Shift Leader / Line Cook
Doner Haus
Manhattan, NY
2024 - 2025
- Responsible for opening and closing the restaurant, including key management and daily operational checks.
- Received deliveries, verified orders, signed invoices, and maintained accurate inventory of ingredients and supplies.
- Prepared and cooked German-style kebabs using a vertical rotisserie (trompo), including proper temperature control and machine shaving techniques.
- Assembled menu items such as sandwiches, shawarmas, bowls, and salads following restaurant standards and recipes.
- Assisted customers by answering menu questions and providing friendly, efficient service.
- Operated the POS system (Toast) for orders, payments, and service coordination.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, including dishwashing, kitchen sanitation, and workstation organization.
- Performed basic equipment maintenance, including filter changes and upkeep of the Henny Penny automatic fryer.
- Worked collaboratively with the team to maintain smooth kitchen operations and high customer satisfaction.
BOH Line Cook
Stack'd Burger
Brooklyn, NY
2023 - 2024
- Supervised kitchen operations during shifts, including opening and closing the restaurant and managing store keys.
- Received and inspected deliveries, organized beverage inventory, and maintained proper storage in the walk-in refrigerator following food safety standards.
- Prepared halal menu items including fresh beef patties, chicken wings (drums and flats), burgers, and milkshakes according to restaurant recipes.
- Maintained organized ingredient stations and efficient line production to support high-volume service.
- Consistently handled large ticket volumes and produced approximately 100–130 burgers per day during peak operations.
- Demonstrated reliability and endurance in long shifts under high-pressure service conditions.
Line Cook
Fresco's Cantina
Astoria, NY
2022 - 2022
- Prepared traditional Latin cuisine dishes.
- Ingredient prep, cutting, and station work.
- Maintained food quality and fast service during busy shifts.
Education
Diploma - International Cuisine
SENA
2014
Diploma - Vegan Cooking
SENA
2014
High School Diploma -
Santiago Compostella
2015
Cusine - Food Handler Certificate
NYC Department of Health
New York City2024
Skills
- Knife skills (including vegetable preparation with Nakiri knife)
- Japanese ingredient preparation and basic Japanese cooking techniques
- Dumpling preparation and folding techniques
- Omurice preparation and Japanese-style rice dishes
- Vertical rotisserie kebab / shawarma operation
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Reliable and responsible
Timeline
Line Cook
Kinoko
2025 - Current
Shift Leader / Line Cook
Doner Haus
2024 - 2025
BOH Line Cook
Stack'd Burger
2023 - 2024
Line Cook
Fresco's Cantina
2022 - 2022
Diploma - International Cuisine
SENA
Diploma - Vegan Cooking
SENA
High School Diploma -
Santiago Compostella
Cusine - Food Handler Certificate
NYC Department of Health