Jorge Pineda
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with extensive experience at Cleo's, adept in kitchen operations and sanitation. Demonstrates exceptional time management and knife skills, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation. Proven track record in enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing food waste, contributing to significant customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Cleo's
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prep Cook
Lola's
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
- Conserved resources by utilizing proper portion control techniques during meal preparation.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
Grill Cook
Fork
09.2017 - 12.2023
- Trained new team members on kitchen operations and safety protocols.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
- Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals by dedicating time and effort to honing skills and staying current with industry trends.
- Demonstrated initiative by taking on additional responsibilities during busy periods or when shortstaffed.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper portion control and efficient cooking techniques.
Prep Cook
Canal Street Eatery and Market
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
- Conserved resources by utilizing proper portion control techniques during meal preparation.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Cultivated a safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.
Education
GED - GED
Tritón College
River Grove, ILSkills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Active listener
- Food Preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Team Coordination
- Food Safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Following cooking methods
- Deep Fryer Operation
- Kitchen Organization
- Grilling Techniques
- Quality Control
- Kitchen Operations
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Safety Standards
- Meat Cutting
- Frying techniques
- Food presentation
- Food Allergen Safety
- Prepared Foods Plating
- Food Storage
- Portion Control
- Stock Rotation
Timeline
Line Cook
Cleo's
10.2023 - 10.2024
Prep Cook
Lola's
03.2022 - 12.2023
Prep Cook
Canal Street Eatery and Market
01.2021 - 03.2022
Grill Cook
Fork
09.2017 - 12.2023
GED - GED
Tritón College
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