Jose Alvarez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cocinero
The Ivy restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Cook
The Henry restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
11.2016 - 09.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bachillerato
Mexico City 06-2006
Skills
- Customer Service
- Contamination prevention
- Frying
Food presentation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Surface cleaning
- Cooking
- Sauteing
- Food safety oversight
- Grilling
- Food handling
- Sanitation
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Food Storage
- Cleaning and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Timeline
Cocinero
The Ivy restaurant
10.2018 - Current
Cook
The Henry restaurant
11.2016 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Bachillerato
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