JONATHAN FLORES
Atascadero,CA
Summary
Dependable culinary professional with 10+ years of experience in high-volume restaurants and catering operations. Recognized for working efficiently in extremely fast-paced kitchens while maintaining exceptional food quality, sanitation, and organization. Experienced opening and closing kitchens, training new employees, managing inventory, and maintaining an excellent attendance record.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
ATOWN DINER
12.2016 - Current
- Prepare high-quality meals during high-volume service while maintaining speed, consistency, and presentation.
- Open and close the kitchen, perform sanitation procedures, organize inventory, and maintain food safety standards.
- Train new employees and maintain clean, efficient workstations.
Assistant Catering Chef
ROGUE DINING CO.
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared and executed catered events, coordinated buffet presentation, and collaborated with event planners.
Catering Kitchen Prep Cook
BURRITO WAGON
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Prepared ingredients and catering orders while maintaining sanitation and proper inventory rotation.
Line Cook
FIRESTONE WALKER TAPROOM
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared menu items and excelled during peak service using commercial kitchen equipment safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Templeton High School
Templeton01-2014
Skills
- High-Volume Line Cooking
- Opening & Closing Kitchens
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Inventory Control
- Catering & Banquets
- Deep Cleaning
- Knife Skills
- Team Training
- Outstanding Attendance
- Dependability
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- California Food Handler Card
Timeline
Assistant Catering Chef
ROGUE DINING CO.
01.2023 - 01.2025
Line Cook
ATOWN DINER
12.2016 - Current
Catering Kitchen Prep Cook
BURRITO WAGON
01.2015 - 01.2020
Line Cook
FIRESTONE WALKER TAPROOM
01.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Templeton High School