Jose De Santiago
Chatsworth,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated Oyster shucker Pantry cook and also a hot line cook with 8 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oyster Shucker
MessHall Kitchen
Los Angeles, California
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Cleaned, opened and shucked oysters according to customer orders.
- Sorted, stored and rotated oyster inventory in the refrigerator.
- Organized and labeled containers of freshly shucked oysters for sale.
- Processed incoming shipments of live oysters, ensuring quality standards were met.
- Monitored temperature levels in refrigeration units storing oysters.
- Inspected equipment used to open oysters for safety and sanitation purposes.
- Maintained a clean work area by disposing of shells properly.
- Assisted with other seafood preparation tasks as needed.
- Followed all applicable food safety guidelines while handling raw seafood products.
- Operated power tools safely to open large amounts of oysters quickly and efficiently.
- Trained new employees on proper shucking techniques and safety protocols.
Pantry Garde Manger
MessHall Kitchen
Los Angeles, California
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Sourced and prepared fresh ingredients for pantry dishes.
- Maintained an organized, clean, and safe work area at all times.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure adequate supply of products.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations when handling food items.
- Cleaned equipment used in pantry operations on a daily basis.
- Created decorative garnishes for plates prior to serving customers.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Cleaned, peeled and cut vegetables, fruits and other ingredients for use in recipes.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the pantry area including counters, shelves and equipment.
Fry Cook
MessHall Kitchen
Los Angeles, California
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
- Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
- Stocked and restocked food items on the line.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Line Cook
Montage Hotels and Resort
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Cleaned, opened and shucked oysters according to customer orders.
- Diced, chopped, and shredded fresh vegetables for salads.
- Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Prepared burgers according to customer specifications, including patty size and type of bun.
- Cleaned and maintained flat top/griddle cooking surfaces and other kitchen equipment.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Restaurant Management
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Food safety knowledge
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Food safety and sanitation
- Inventory Management
- Portioning
- Kitchen Operations
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food presentation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Kitchen Station Setup
Affiliations
- Outdoor Enthusiast
- Cycling
- Hiking
Accomplishments
- Dean's Honor List Issued by Dr. Nicole Albo-lopez, Interim Vice Chancellor Los Angeles Community College District Administration Jan 2024
- President's Honor List Issued by Dr. Nicole Albo-lopez, Interim Vice Chancellor Los Angeles Community College District Administration Jan 2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Examination Issued on Dec 2022 by National Restaurant Association Expires Dec 2027 Credential ID 23014751
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Montage Hotels and Resort
01.2016 - 01.2017
Fry Cook
MessHall Kitchen
12.2015 - 12.2016
Pantry Garde Manger
MessHall Kitchen
01.2013 - 12.2015
Oyster Shucker
MessHall Kitchen
01.2012 - 12.2015
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Restaurant Management
Los Angeles Trade Technical College