Jose Luis Lopez Urquin
3565 Old 41 Hwy Nw Lot C30 Kennesaw ,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic cook with experience at Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q, skilled in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and reduce food waste through effective portion control. Strong multitasking and organization skills, coupled with a commitment to maintaining high safety and sanitation standards, ensure exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q
3420 Sandy Plains Rd Building 100, Marietta, GA 30
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization for efficient kitchen operations.
- Followed safety and sanitation standards to maintain a clean cooking environment.
- Learned and applied various cooking techniques under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to operational guidelines.
- Participated in menu planning discussions to enhance variety and appeal of dishes.
- Developed familiarity with inventory management by tracking supplies and ingredients.
- Adapted quickly to changing kitchen demands, demonstrating flexibility in task assignments.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Education
High School Diploma - Business Administration
Cecyt 13
Mexico 08.2008
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Surface cleaning
Contamination prevention
Portion control
Food handler certification
Ingredients measuring
New hire training
Effective planner
Food spoilage prevention
Timeline
Cook
Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma - Business Administration
Cecyt 13