Jose Guerrero
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Inventive Assistant Chef with in-depth knowledge of cooking equipment and temperature control. Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities with the capability of meeting deadlines and working under pressure. Advanced knife and portioning skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chef
Siempre Utah
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
- Stored food safely and orderly in freezer and refrigerator.
- Cleaned kitchen work area by sanitizing all cooking equipment, utensils, and counters.
- Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
Chef
Panda Express
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Chef
Artic Circle
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Practiced proper safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Cooked menu items according to specified instructions.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Davis High School
06.2016
Skills
- Sweeping and Mopping
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Hospitality Management
- Cost Efficiency
- Workstation Sanitation
- Portion Sizes
- Garnishing and Plating
- Food Plating and Assembly
- Personal Grooming Standards
- Sauce and Soup Cooking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Chef
Siempre Utah
03.2023 - 05.2023
Chef
Panda Express
06.2022 - 02.2023
Chef
Artic Circle
03.2022 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Davis High School