JOSE PEREZ
BRISTOL,CT
Summary
Dynamic and highly motivated culinary professional with a proven track record at Chili's Bar and Grill. Expert in efficient multitasking and food preparation, enhancing kitchen productivity while maintaining strict sanitation standards. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and knife skills, consistently delivering high-quality dishes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Chilis's Bar and Grill
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
- Ensured consistent food quality by strictly following recipes and presentation standards.
- Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
Hood Cleaner Grillers
L&e Cleaning
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Enhanced ventilation efficiency with regular inspections and maintenance of hood cleaning equipment.
- Reduced fire hazards by meticulously removing grease buildup from exhaust systems.
- Improved kitchen safety by thoroughly cleaning and maintaining commercial hood systems.
- Encouraged repeat business by providing thorough explanations of completed work, setting up future appointments, and fostering positive client interactions.
- Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of debris and waste materials properly after each cleaning job.
- Utilized high-pressure washers to clean vehicles and equipment.
Degreaser
Prime Engineered Components
03.2012 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Assisted in meeting tight deadlines by efficiently coordinating tasks with other team members.
- Boosted overall team morale through proactive problem-solving and open communication practices.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Astrophysics
Morris Hs
The Bronx, NY02.1991
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Efficient multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Following instructions
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness
- Quick-learning
- Highly motivated
- Dependable and reliable
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory stocking
- Food storage
- Preparation speed
- Sanitation practices
- Flexible schedule
- Knife skills
- Basic cooking techniques
- Chopping vegetables
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Workstation maintenance
- Stock rotation
- Measuring ingredients
- Equipment sanitation
- Cutting techniques
- Food quality control
- Vegetable prep
- Meat cutting
- Food spoilage prevention
- Heavy lifting
- Ambitious
- Grilling techniques
- Batch cooking
- Protein prep
- Seasoning knowledge
- Vegetable washing
- Baking knowledge
- Taste testing
- Baking techniques
Languages
English
Elementary
Interests
Like to ride my bike to stay fit read some books watch movies
Timeline
Prep Cook
Chilis's Bar and Grill
03.2023 - 03.2025
Hood Cleaner Grillers
L&e Cleaning
03.2019 - 03.2022
Degreaser
Prime Engineered Components
03.2012 - 03.2021
Astrophysics
Morris Hs
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