JOSE TORRES
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings. Lead Line Cook with 10+years of experience cooking in Gastropubs and Grills and Upscale Restaurants . Prior work as prep cook, line chef, and sous chef.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Wyld Pines Public House
Camas, WA
09.2023 - 01.2025
- 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.
Breakfast Cook
Kitchen Table Cafe
Vancouver, WA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Consistently maintained a positive attitude under pressure, fostering a supportive team environment within the kitchen staff.
- Handled special dietary requests with care, ensuring the satisfaction of all guests regardless of restrictions or preferences.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing and serving high-quality breakfast dishes.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Line Cook
Grand Central Restaurant & Bowling Lounge
Portland, OR
09.2016 - 02.2022
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler
- Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
- Maintained updated knowledge of local competition and restaurant industry trends
- Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies
- Verified freshness of products upon delivery
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
Lead Line Cook
Thristy Lion Gastropub and Grill Downtown Portland
Portland, Oregon
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies
- Verified freshness of products upon delivery
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
Education
High School Diploma -
Clark College
Vancouver, WA01.2009
Skills
- Cooking technique
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- American cuisine expert
- Effective planner
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Institutional and batch cooking
Timeline
Prep Cook
Wyld Pines Public House
09.2023 - 01.2025
Breakfast Cook
Kitchen Table Cafe
08.2022 - 08.2023
Line Cook
Grand Central Restaurant & Bowling Lounge
09.2016 - 02.2022
Lead Line Cook
Thristy Lion Gastropub and Grill Downtown Portland
07.2014 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Clark College