Jose Julian Vargas
Los Angeles
Summary
I have experience working in Asian cuisine, especially with wok cooking and supporting sushi preparation. I’ve also worked as a junior baker and helped with general food prep. I enjoy learning, working as part of a team, and always try to do my job with care, cleanliness, and respect for ingredients. I follow instructions closely and do my best to keep a good pace while maintaining quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fish cutter
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Los Angeles, California
- Excellent knife skills and mastery of various sushi techniques including cutting, slicing, rolling and shaping sushi.
- Fillet the fish and then cut it into pieces or as required by the order, then place thin slices on the plate and arrange.
Junior Baker
El Mana's Bakery
Los Angeles, California
- Knowledge of pastry products and processes.
- Knowledge of cooking and fermentation times.
- Distributing ingredient orders between the kitchen, pantry and freezer.
- Preparation of desserts such as cakes, croissants and different types of bread.
Cook and Preparer
El Pollo Loco
Los Angeles, California
- Grilling chicken, frying potatoes, preparing vegetables and cutting chicken.
Dumplings Cook
Bafang Dumpling
Los Angeles, California
- Cooking dumplings on the steamer and at the same time working taking the other orders out of the fryer, and preparing meat, vegetables, making wontons.
Sushi Helper
Wokcano
Los Angeles, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparation of sushi ingredients, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Operated kitchen tools and equipment safely to maintain a clean workspace.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop new sushi recipes and presentation techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels of sushi supplies, communicating needs effectively to management.
- Supported daily operations by maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations.
Chef
Fig's Corner
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Take orders from the order following the customer's orders, decorate the food and serve the food to the waiters and customers.
- Season and cook foods according to recipes or customer directions.
- Wash, peel, cut and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for customer consumption.
- Bake, roast and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
- Making cuts of different types of meats, beef, seafood, filleting fish and cutting and deboning chicken.
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Prepare and cook skewers of beef, lamb, grilled pork and more Chinese appetizers.
- Assist other cooks during emergencies or peak periods.
- Weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.
Food preparer
Northern cafe
Los Angeles, California
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Butcher animals, poultry, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat before cooking.
- Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices.
Education
High School - secundaria
Middle College High School
Los Angeles, CA12.2022
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Fish cuts
- Resilience
Languages
English
Spanish
Accomplishments
- Hard-working
- Willing and available to work every day of the year.
- High skill with the knife
Timeline
Sushi Helper
Wokcano
04.2025 - Current
Chef
Fig's Corner
09.2022 - 10.2024
Food preparer
Northern cafe
09.2022 - 10.2024
Fish cutter
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Junior Baker
El Mana's Bakery
Cook and Preparer
El Pollo Loco
Dumplings Cook
Bafang Dumpling
High School - secundaria
Middle College High School