Jose Bustamante
Urbana,IL
Summary
Dynamic line cook with a proven track record at Texas Roadhouse, excelling in food preparation and quality control. Highly motivated and detail-oriented, I effectively collaborated with teams to enhance service efficiency and maintain food safety standards. Skilled in meat cutting and committed to upholding cleanliness and organization in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
The Ribeye
Champaign, IL
11.2024 - Current
- Learned various cooking techniques and methods to enhance food quality and efficiency.
- Adhered to health regulations and company policies to uphold quality standards in food handling.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Participated in daily prep work, ensuring timely readiness for lunch and dinner services.
- Supported team by communicating effectively during high-volume service periods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
Champaign, IL
05.2012 - 11.2024
- Prepared ingredients following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and notifying supervisors of shortages.
- Supported team by communicating effectively during high-volume service periods.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes for faster service.
- Participated in daily prep work, ensuring timely readiness for lunch and dinner services.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Prep Line Cook
Urbana Country Club
Urbana, IL
05.2012 - 2014
- Prepared ingredients following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and notifying supervisors of shortages.
- Supported team by communicating effectively during high-volume service periods.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes for faster service.
- Participated in daily prep work, ensuring timely readiness for lunch and dinner services.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School
Urbana, IL05.2012
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Active listener
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Quality control
- Meat cutting
Timeline
Line Cook
The Ribeye
11.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
05.2012 - 11.2024
Prep Line Cook
Urbana Country Club
05.2012 - 2014
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School