Jose Rodriguez
Camden,NJ
Summary
Resourceful culinary professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include advanced food preparation techniques, innovative menu development, and effective kitchen management. Excel at teamwork, adaptability, and creative problem-solving to excel in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Cashier Assistant
Chino's grocery LLC
Gloucester City, New Jersey
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
Forklift Operator
Oki data America's ink
Mt. Laurel, NJ
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
Cashier/Stock Assistant
Family Dollar
Deerfield , NJ
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Camden,nj 05-2008
Skills
- Sanitation
- Food handling
- Dish preparation
- Cooking
- Surface cleaning
- Grilling
- Order prioritization
- Food presentation
- Food safety oversight
- Contamination prevention
- Frying
- Ingredients measuring
- Food storage
- Food preparation
Timeline
Cook/Cashier Assistant
Chino's grocery LLC
06.2024 - 01.2025
Forklift Operator
Oki data America's ink
09.2009 - 07.2011
Cashier/Stock Assistant
Family Dollar
08.2009 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School