Jonathan Cerda-Avila
Kenosha,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Cook. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
McDonald's
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Cook
La Fogata Restaurant Bar
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Cook
Waterfront Warehouse
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
Packaging Associate
Crown Bakery
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
- Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
- Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
- Managed job performance of warehouse personnel to encourage steady and productive workflow.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Inspected products before packaging to prevent shipping defective and damaged goods to customers.
Oven Operator
O&H Danish Bakery
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Checked temperature control to maintain proper conditions.
- Reduced and eliminated downtime to drive quality of products.
- Observed, maintained and addressed issues to prevent and reduce waste.
- Reported issues and took action to prevent food safety and food quality problems.
- Reviewed parts and removed extra materials before loading into furnace, consistently maintaining tight production targets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ruether Highschool
Kenosha, WI06.2017
Skills
- Cooking
- Contamination prevention
- Food handling
- Ingredients measuring
- Grilling
- Food presentation
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Customer Service
- Plating and presentation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food Storage
Timeline
Oven Operator
O&H Danish Bakery
02.2024 - 05.2024
Packaging Associate
Crown Bakery
11.2023 - 02.2024
Cook
Waterfront Warehouse
07.2017 - 03.2018
Cook
La Fogata Restaurant Bar
03.2017 - 03.2018
Cook
McDonald's
01.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Ruether Highschool
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