Jose Mendoza
Holtville,CA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Harvester
Classic Baby Vegetables
Holtville, CA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Reduced crop loss during harvest through proper handling and storage methods.
- Operated heavy equipment and large farm tractors with strong focus on safety.
- Assisted in training new team members to ensure a smooth transition into their roles and maintain optimal productivity during the harvest period.
- Manually placed baskets filled with product on pallets in order to transport to the next facility.
Cashier/BOH Line Cook
Donut Ave
Holtville, CA
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
BOH Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Calexico, CA
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Consistently met high volume demands while maintaining impeccable quality control standards for all dishes prepared.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under pressure during busy shifts.
- Trained new hires, fostering a positive team environment and contributing to overall staff development.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, resulting in a consistently top-rated health inspection score.
- Efficiently rotated through various stations within the kitchen, demonstrating adaptability and strong proficiency at each position.
- Helped establish a positive work culture among kitchen staff by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback for improvement.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Education
No Degree -
SIAtech, El Centro CA
El Centro, CASkills
- Customer Service
- Order Taking
- Reliability and punctuality
- Cash Register Operation
- Cooking
- Food handling
- Cleaning and organization
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- New Hire Training
- Crop Harvesting
- Agriculture equipment operation
- Tractor safety and operation
Timeline
Harvester
Classic Baby Vegetables
11.2023 - 04.2024
Cashier/BOH Line Cook
Donut Ave
04.2023 - 11.2023
BOH Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
08.2021 - 01.2023
No Degree -
SIAtech, El Centro CA