Jose Espinoza
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
A culinary professional equipped with solid background in kitchen management and food service. Brings valuable experience in leading teams, optimizing kitchen processes, and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, ensuring efficient operations and consistent results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Mandolas Italian Kitchen
11.2022 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing feedback promptly and implementing necessary adjustments to kitchen procedures.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Assisted in hiring and training new kitchen staff, fostering a positive team atmosphere for efficient productivity.
- Supported timely service by coordinating with front-of-house staff to ensure accurate order completion and prompt delivery.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Line Cook
Mandolas Italian Kitchen
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
N/a
MexicoSkills
- Menu development
- Recipe execution
- Food production management
- Purchasing
- Verbal and written communication
- Recruitment and hiring
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food plating and presentation
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Mandolas Italian Kitchen
11.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Mandolas Italian Kitchen
01.2019 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
N/a
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