Jonathan Racela
Str8 Up Tacos
Lakewood,CA
4
years of professional experience
A passionate and reliable worker with 2 years of hands-on cooking experience in fast-paced restaurant environments. Efficient at working under pressure while delivering quality-dishes and maintaining a clean and well stocked station. Team-oriented, adaptable, flexible, and eager to contribute to a team.
Work History
Prep Line Cook
4 Months- Prepared ingredients and assembled menu items in accordance with kitchen standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of prep area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers and mixers, while adhering to safety protocols.
- Implemented portion control measures to maintain consistency in dish presentation and flavors.
- Conducted quality checks on food items prior to service, ensuring freshness and taste integrity.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
- Supported inventory management efforts through accurate tracking of supplies and placing timely orders with suppliers as needed.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
Line Cook
10 Months- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently execute high-volume orders during peak hours.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items and special requests from customers.
- Supported training of new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma
Undergraduate - Information Technology Essentials
Skills
Food preparation
Food presentation
Hot food preparation
Knife skills
Cooking techniques
Frying techniques
Sanitation practices
Stock rotation
Grilling techniques
Vegetable chopping
Ingredient identification
Plating techniques
Garnishing techniques
Braising techniques
Marinating techniques
Cold food preparation
Dough kneading
Willingness to learn
Teamwork and collaboration
Cleaning and organization
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Str8 Up Tacos
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings, BWW
11.2022 - 09.2023Read More
Devry University
Undergraduate from Information Technology Essentials
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Richard Gahr High School
High School Diploma
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