Jonathan Baltazar
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Line Cook with 9 years of experience in kitchen environment. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with FOH and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Flexible cook willing to work weekends, mornings and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Bringing 8-year background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working with team of cooks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Cook
The Doughroom
07.2022 - Current
Pa
Line Cook
The Tasting Kitchen
03.2020 - Current
multi station trained most shifts working pasta
Pasta Cook
Milo & Olive
05.2023 - 11.2024
Prep Cook
Ghisallo Pizzeria
08.2021 - 05.2022
Was responsible for all BOH prep including pizza dough making
Line Cook
Stella Barra Hollywood LEYE
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen
Line Cook
Nighthawk Breakfast Bar
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef
Line Cook
Stella Barra
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Was promoted to lead line cook in march/2019
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members
- As lead lead cook was responsible for kitchen efficiency, maintaining proper kitchen workplace, and end of night inventory
Lead Line Cook
Plan Check Kitchen + Ber
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment
- Tasked with maintaining labor and inventory at desired points
- In charge of daily orders such as fish, meat, poultry, and fresh produce
Skills
- Efficient multitasking
- Teamwork
- Kitchen organization
- Works well under pressure
- General knife skills
- Quick learner
- Experience in Dishwashing
Additional Information
RECCOMONDATIONS
Jessica Wind General Manager Stella Barra Hollywood and Santa MONICA
ph# 12089656470
Eddie Alvarez Head Chef Stella Barra Hollywood
ph# 8184260258
Timeline
Pasta Cook
Milo & Olive
05.2023 - 11.2024
Pizza Cook
The Doughroom
07.2022 - Current
Prep Cook
Ghisallo Pizzeria
08.2021 - 05.2022
Line Cook
The Tasting Kitchen
03.2020 - Current
Line Cook
Stella Barra Hollywood LEYE
07.2019 - 03.2020
Line Cook
Nighthawk Breakfast Bar
01.2019 - 06.2019
Line Cook
Stella Barra
06.2018 - 06.2019
Lead Line Cook
Plan Check Kitchen + Ber
04.2018 - 12.2018