Jorge Chirinos
San Juan,TX
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 17 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent skills. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Chilis's Bar And Grill
03.2006 - 12.2017
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Cook
Palenque Grill
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Skills
- Professional Relationships
- Timely Food Delivery
- Staff Management
- Control Labor Costs
- BOH Operations
- Portion Sizes
- Performance Improvement
- Profit Target Achievement
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Culinary Techniques
- Proper Food Storage
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Cook
Palenque Grill
08.2014 - 04.2017
Head Cook
Chilis's Bar And Grill
03.2006 - 12.2017
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