Jose Gonzalez
Line Cook
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Flexible Cook willing to work every other weekend and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Line Chef
Brown Palace Hotel And Spa
Denver, CO
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Operated fryer and cooked meats on grill.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to provide head chef with proper ingredients for dishes.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted head chef in preparing and serving food.
- Complied with sanitation and nutrition regulations and safety standards.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Learned specific cutting techniques for chopping vegetables and fresh spices.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Rotated with specialty chefs to learn pastry station and sauce preparation.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
Line Cook
Warwick Hotel
Denver, CO
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Coordinated kitchen stations with managers to cut down on customer wait times.
Line Cook
Racines
Denver, CO
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared average of 100 or more orders each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Denver, CO 09.1998 - 06.2002
Skills
Menu planning
Kitchen sanitation
Ingredients measuring
Food safety
Recipes and menu planning
Frying
Basic Math
Sanitization
Timeline
Line Chef
Brown Palace Hotel And Spa
05.2019 - 01.2022
Line Cook
Warwick Hotel
02.2017 - 03.2019
Line Cook
Racines
03.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
East High School
09.1998 - 06.2002