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JOSÉ ALBERTO RENTERIA BACA

Down Home Grill
Victorville,CA
8
years of professional experience

Professional culinary expert with strong focus on team collaboration and delivering exceptional results. Demonstrates expertise in menu development, kitchen management, and high-quality food preparation. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring consistent excellence in fast-paced, changing environments. Known for leadership, creativity, and maintaining high standards in all culinary operations.

Work History

Cook, Server, Dishwasher

1 Year 5 Months
Downtown Burgers | 06.2025 - Current

Cook, Prepare food, serve, work the cash registers, drive-thru, and dishwasher.

Cook

3 Years 10 Months
Down Home Grill | 01.2023 - Current
  • Maintain [number] prep stations daily to support safe food preparation and kitchen readiness.
  • Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow sanitation standards throughout food preparation.
  • Prepare meals efficiently under tight time constraints to keep service moving during busy periods.
  • Manage multiple orders at once, balancing priorities to support fast, accurate kitchen output.

Jefe de cocina

9 Months
Yumano, San Antonio de las Minas | 12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Created restaurant menus that balanced menu development with customer appeal and kitchen capacity.
  • Operated grill, stove, and oven stations, then cleaned equipment thoroughly after each shift.
  • Managed food costs and inventory through careful ordering, recipe costing, and stock control.

Kitchen Manager

10 Months
La Vuelta En U, San Antonio | 10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Created the wine menu to complement Mexican dishes and expand beverage offerings.
  • Supported menu planning, food prep planning, and inventory control across daily kitchen operations.
  • Maintained food safety and kitchen sanitation standards while handling general back-of-house duties.

Line Cook Supervisor

3 Months
Restaurante El Pescador Bar & Grill, Los Angeles, CA | 03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes while keeping quality and timing consistent during service.
  • Managed food costs and inventory to support tighter purchasing decisions and reduce waste.
  • Maintained sanitation protocols through routine cleaning and compliance with health regulations.

Education

Degree - Gastronomy

University Vizcaya De Las Américas | 01.2018
  • Diploma in baking and pastry with local inputs
  • Professional Intership at Restaurante Martin Berasategui, Lasarte-Oria, España.
  • Courses: Mukimono, Arte en hielo
  • Degree in Process

Skills

Menu development
Menu planning
Recipe costing
Food prep planning
Portion control
Order prioritization
Food safety
Kitchen sanitation
Sanitation protocols
Inventory control
Customer service

Timeline

Cook, Server, Dishwasher

Downtown Burgers
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Cook

Down Home Grill
01.2023 - CurrentRead More

Jefe de cocina

Yumano, San Antonio de las Minas
12.2020 - 09.2021Read More

Kitchen Manager

La Vuelta En U, San Antonio
10.2019 - 08.2020Read More

Line Cook Supervisor

Restaurante El Pescador Bar & Grill, Los Angeles, CA
03.2019 - 06.2019Read More

University Vizcaya De Las Américas

Degree from Gastronomy
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JOSÉ ALBERTO RENTERIA BACA