Jorge Cuarenta
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Ameristar Casino
Kansas City, MO
07.1997 - 04.2024
- Managed inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies of customers.
- Maintained records of food costs, sales figures, employee hours worked, and other relevant data.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted periodic inventories of kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies to determine restocking needs.
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Employee Supervision
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Menu preparation
- Spoilage prevention
- Food Processing
- Food presentation
- Crew training
- Knife safety
- Food Safety
- Work Delegation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Lead Cook
Ameristar Casino
07.1997 - 04.2024