Years of experience in kitchen
Jose Luis Nunez Jr
Compton,CA
Summary
Passion about cooking with extensive experience in and around the kitchen environment, excelling in menu planning and food safety. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through innovative dish and food preporation and effective team collaboration. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Madame Tussauds
Hollywood, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service delivery.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing guest satisfaction and dining experience.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation throughout kitchen operations.
- Trained junior cooks in culinary techniques and kitchen best practices, improving team efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to optimize inventory control and reduce food waste.
Event Setup Fine Dinning
Whilshire Country Club
Los Angeles, CA
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Line Cook
PF Changs Restaurant
Cerritos, CA
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Prepared high-quality dishes in line with PF Changs' recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and reduce wait times.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in ordering supplies to meet demand while minimizing waste.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and cooking techniques, promoting consistent quality.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment at all times.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Server/busser
Jonathan Club
Santa Monica, CA
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and service stations to uphold health standards.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
Catering and Events
Top Knotch Events
Los Angeles, CA
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with catering team to deliver high-quality food and beverage service for various events.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
GED -
Compton High
Compton, CA09-2005
Skills
Food safety knowledge
Food assembly
Grilling techniques
Menu planning
Food preparation
Food presentation
Safe food handling
Knife skills
Ingredient preparation
Kitchen station setup
Meat cutting
Equipment maintenance
Punctual and honest
Problem-solving
Knife skills
Work well with others/ team mates
Work well in fast pace environment
Certification
Food handlers certification
Food and safety certification
Languages
English/Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Madame Tussauds
07.2024 - Current
Event Setup Fine Dinning
Whilshire Country Club
02.2021 - 06.2022
Line Cook
PF Changs Restaurant
04.2017 - 07.2019
Catering and Events
Top Knotch Events
06.2014 - 05.2016
Server/busser
Jonathan Club
05.2014 - 09.2016
GED -
Compton High