Jorge Fuentes
Compton,CA
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional possesses a deep understanding of a wide range of tools and equipment. Proven record of successfully diagnosing and resolving complex repair issues. Skilled in performing preventative maintenance to ensure smooth operations and maximize equipment life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Top notch catering
Los Angeles, California
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared catering ingredients for Top Notch Catering events and daily service.
- Chopped, portioned, and arranged food items for banquet presentation.
- Followed food safety and sanitation rules in prep and storage areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment for mixing, heating, and basic food prep tasks.
- Set up trays, platters, and serving stations for catered deliveries.
- Assessed ingredient freshness and removed spoiled items from stock.
- Assisted kitchen staff with rush orders and event-ready meal assembly.
- Maintained clean workspaces and organized supplies for Top Notch Catering service.
- Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
- Thrived in fast-paced kitchen environment, adapting quickly to changing demands.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, menus and supervisor's instructions.
- Ensured that all health regulations regarding food handling were followed during preparation process.
Busser/ dishwasher
Wurstküche
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Cleared plates and glasses from tables post-meal to maintain table readiness for incoming guests.
- Assisted in setting up and clearing tables quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted in organizing and preparing large party events
- Ensured dining room cleanliness by efficiently clearing, wiping, and resetting tables, facilitating quick guest turnover in a high-volume environment.
- Managed cross-functional duties seamlessly between Front of House and Back of House to keep restaurant operations running smoothly during peak hours.
- Adhered strictly to local health codes and workplace safety standards for both food handling and sanitation areas.
- Helped to set up large parties
- Special events.
Line Cook
Glorydays sports bar and grill
Lakewood, California
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, including all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring consistent product quality and timely service.
- Adapted well under pressure in high volume environments while maintaining focus on quality execution.
- Worked with other members of the kitchen staff to ensure efficient service.
- Memorized restaurant recipes to accurately and quickly prepare dishes.
- Stocked and maintained prep stations to reduce wait times and shortages.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline operations and enhance service efficiency during peak hours.
- Proficiently operated various kitchen appliances such as grills, ovens, fryers and other equipment.
- Consistently maintained a professional attitude when interacting with customers or team members.
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces and service areas to follow safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Monitored food freshness and quality, effectively organizing inventory to minimize waste and ensure ingredient availability.
- Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients according to recipes and personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
Morning breakfast attendant
Crystal hotel and casino
Compton, California
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered prompt and friendly service to enhance customer satisfaction.
Line Cook
Wine house kitchen
Los angeles, CA
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, including all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment.
- Adapted well under pressure in high volume environments while maintaining focus on quality execution.
- Worked with other members of the kitchen staff to ensure efficient service.
- Memorized restaurant recipes to accurately and quickly prepare dishes.
- Stocked and maintained prep stations to reduce wait times and shortages.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers to ensure timely delivery of orders.
- Opened or closed kitchen as dictated by department scheduling.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and ingredients to meet customer requests and dietary restrictions.
- Accurately read food orders from tickets or monitors in order to prepare requested items correctly.
- Prepared dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications within set time frames.
- Adhered to health and safety standards of the kitchen environment at all times.
- Assisted in the daily preparation of food items in accordance with recipes.
- Performed daily quality checks of ingredients used in preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications while preparing food.
- Stored and organized ingredients into fridges and bins.
- Observed all food safety guidelines and regulations to reduce risks.
- Ensured proper storage of food products at appropriate temperatures to maintain food safety standards.
- Applied knowledge of basic cooking techniques such as sautéing, frying, baking and grilling meats and vegetables.
- Verified that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity before serving guests.
- Sliced and weighed meats to maintain portion control standards.
- Responsible for following established sanitation procedures while cleaning kitchens, dishware, utensils.
- Prepared sauces and garnishes to add flavor to dishes.
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces and service areas to follow safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Maintained freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock.
- Weighed, measured, and mix ingredients according to recipes and personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
- Turned and stirred foods to ensure even cooking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belmont high
Los angeles, CaliforniaSkills
- Knife cutting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Knowledge of equipment in kitchen
- Worksite Cleanliness
- Food safety
- Ingredient prep
- Portion control
- Kitchen equipment
- Temperature control
- Menu preparation
- Stock rotation
- Sanitation procedures
- Order accuracy
- Station setup
- Attention detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Allergen awareness
LANGUAGES
Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
Top notch catering
10.2025 - Current
Busser/ dishwasher
Wurstküche
02.2024 - 03.2025
Line Cook
Glorydays sports bar and grill
02.2023 - 12.2023
Morning breakfast attendant
Crystal hotel and casino
11.2022 - 05.2023
Line Cook
Wine house kitchen
01.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Belmont high