Jorge Olvera
Canoga Park,California
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at STK Steakhouse, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Highly motivated and detail-oriented, I consistently ensured food safety and quality, while training staff and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in deep fryer operation and committed to maintaining a clean, productive kitchen environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
STK Steakhouse
Woodland Hills, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared high-quality ingredients for menu items, ensuring consistency and freshness.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to food safety guidelines.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparation, streamlining workflow during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Maintaining walk in organized,checking for labels and expired items, keeping up with temperature logs,taking in deliverys orders,inventory check all produce and meat
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Line Cook
Lure Fish House
Porter Ranch
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
Line Cook
Islands Restaurants
Porter Ranch, CA
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Education
Didnt Graduate -
Stoney Point Continuation
Chatsworth Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Food Preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Professional Attitude
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Deep Fryer Operation
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Prep Cook
STK Steakhouse
04.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Lure Fish House
05.2021 - 11.2022
Line Cook
Islands Restaurants
08.2016 - 01.2020
Didnt Graduate -
Stoney Point Continuation