Jose Salgado
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Talented cook with extensive experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with a team-oriented focus, possessing advanced skills to effectively collaborate with kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking individual holding an up-to-date food handling permit, ensuring the highest standards of safety and hygiene. Skilled baker with exceptional knowledge of baking times, methods, temperatures, and flavors. Well-versed in the proper function and maintenance of bakery utensils and equipment, dedicated to delivering delicious and visually appealing baked goods.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Supervised a team of 12 line cooks between day and night shift to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.
Cook
Charcoal
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Primarily ran the grill in an open kitchen directly adjacent to the bar while maintaining a professional and clean appearance
Cook
Swinomish Casino
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Mixer/Baker
Whidbey Bagel Factory
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Established merchandising, sales and profit objectives to drive business success.
- Baked gluten-free, vegan and alternative diet treats based on customers' needs.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Set heat and humidity temperatures for proof box.
- Filled out inventory and production sheets and informed head baker of stock levels.
- Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and dessert trends.
Machine Operator
Legend Brands
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Cook
Skagit Regional Health
09.2015 - 04.2019
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Billing/Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL01.2015
High School Diploma -
Oak Harbor High School
06.2011
Skills
- Food plating and presentation
- Knife skills
- Inventory oversight
- Ingredient knowledge
- Large-scale food preparation
Timeline
Lead Cook
Swinomish Casino & Lodge
12.2023 - 10.2024
Cook
Charcoal
03.2022 - 12.2022
Cook
Swinomish Casino
04.2021 - 03.2022
Mixer/Baker
Whidbey Bagel Factory
03.2020 - 04.2021
Machine Operator
Legend Brands
06.2019 - 02.2020
Cook
Skagit Regional Health
09.2015 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Oak Harbor High School
Associate of Science - Medical Billing/Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy
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