Jose Mejia
PORTLAND,OR
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional with experience in kitchen operations and food preparation. Eager to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow in different work environments. A quick learner with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to contribute to any team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Mediterranean Exploration Company
Sesame Collective
Portland, OR
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure safety compliance.
- Prepared and cooked menu items in accordance with recipes and standards.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to uphold restaurant standards consistently.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a 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.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Operated various kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, sautéing, maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.a
Line Cook
Clarklewis
Portland, OR
11.2025 - 07.2026
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate meal service during peak hours efficiently.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items and special requests while maintaining high service quality under pressure.
- Operated various kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Monitored food presentation quality, ensuring each dish met restaurant standards before serving to customers.
Line Cook
Lechon
Portland, OR
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Prepared high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring consistency and adherence to recipes.
- Operated various kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Monitored food presentation quality, ensuring each dish met restaurant standards before serving to customers.
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Calm under pressure
- Knife skills
- Food plating
- Grilling techniques
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Garnishing
- Prepared foods plating
- Valid Driver's license
- Punctual and reliable
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
Clarklewis
11.2025 - 07.2026
Mediterranean Exploration Company
Sesame Collective
12.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Lechon
11.2023 - 10.2024