Jorge Cortes Mendoza

• Performed daily maintenance checks on fryers including oil level monitoring.
• Stocked and restocked food items on the line.
• Prepared multiple orders at once for speedy service.
• Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
• Utilized appropriate tools such as tongs or spatulas when retrieving or transferring hot foods from fryer baskets to plates.
• Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
• Labeled, dated and filled pans with chopped vegetables and prepared foods prior to shift.
• Organized kitchen and walk-in freezer to enable employees to easily find items.
• Cleaned, peeled and cut vegetables, fruits and other ingredients for use in recipes.
• Made sandwich sauces, salad dressings and other special condiments following restaurant recipes and safe food handling procedures.
• Assembled salads, sandwiches, desserts and other cold menu offerings for delivery to guests.

• Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
• Prepared breakfast entrees, such as omelets, waffles, pancakes, eggs and French toast according to customer requests.
• Adhered to health department regulations regarding sanitation procedures.
• Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
• Assisted in the stocking of ingredients and supplies needed for daily operations.
• Checked temperatures of cooked foods with thermometer to ensure proper cooking temperature was reached.
• Restocked condiments containers regularly throughout shift as needed.
• Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
• Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.

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• Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
• Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
• Checked temperatures of all cooked products to ensure proper cooking temperatures were met.
• Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
• Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
• Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
• Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
• Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.

• Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.
• Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
• Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation and storage when necessary.
• Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
• Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
• Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
• Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
• Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
• Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
• Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
• Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.