Jorge Taveras
Baytown
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Lead Prep Cook at Morgan Bbq. Expert in training new staff and optimizing ingredient usage, achieving significant waste reduction. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency through effective time management and strong teamwork, while consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining sanitation standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Prep Cook, Bbq Lead Cook
Morgan Bbq
01.2017 - 06.2025
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing effective time management techniques.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through strong teamwork, open communication, and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Managed inventory effectively by conducting regular audits and placing orders as needed, ensuring adequate stock levels for daily operations.
- Implemented energy-saving measures such as efficient equipment usage patterns or turning off appliances when not in use, contributing to reduced operational costs.
- Assisted in training new team members on kitchen procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all dishes prepared.
- Optimized ingredient usage, reducing waste by improving inventory management and portion control practices.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new skills or techniques as required to meet evolving menu needs and kitchen demands.
- Participated in catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s culinary expertise and increasing brand visibility within the community.
Education
High School
High School in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic 05-2000
Skills
- Training new staff
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation procedures
- Food presentation
- Workstation setup
- Ingredient preparation
- Sauce making
- Temperature monitoring
- Batch cooking
- Recipe execution
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Prep Cook, Bbq Lead Cook
Morgan Bbq
01.2017 - 06.2025
High School
High School in Dominican Republic
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