Jorge Mendoza
Palmdale,CA
Summary
A professional with a passion for the kitchen, ready to use the knowledge, experience, and skills learned over the years to get the job done in a consistent and timely manner. A hardworking individual brings a detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem solving strengths.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook, Server
Culinary Staffing Service
Los Angeles, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Performed duties as a cook and as a server for catering events in the Los Angeles area.
- Worked events such as weddings, banquets, holiday parties, and private homes.
Lead Cook
Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Lead cook in charge of the kitchen staff.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Inspected kitchen areas regularly for cleanliness; instructed staff members on sanitation protocols when necessary.
Lead Line Cook
Harbor Reef Restaurant
Catalina Island, CA
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Monitored cooking temperatures and ensured that dishes were presented properly.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by adhering to health and safety regulations.
Line Cook
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Palmdale, CA
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Worked the patient tray line.
- Experience with preparing and cooking meals for hospital staff and visitors.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
Palmdale06-2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Ingredients measuring
- Grilling
- Sauteing
- Sanitation
- Extensive catering background
- Knife skills
- New hire training
- Food plating
- Dietary restriction support
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Harbor Reef Restaurant
06.2024 - 10.2024
Cook, Server
Culinary Staffing Service
02.2023 - Current
Lead Cook
Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
01.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
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