JOSHUA ALVARADO
Vista,CA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with a team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handlers cert. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Dependable Cook with expertise in preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Re-located to North County San Diego to pursue cooking and talents of the food industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server and Cook
Lomas Santa Fe Country Club
06.2024 - Current
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
Second Chef
Benihanas
07.2023 - Current
- Educated guests on different meal items and food combinations.
- Pleasantly welcomed and greeted patrons and explained meal creation process when setting up for teppanyaki.
- Observed extreme caution when preparing meals in front of guests so that no one got hurt.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils appropriately to cut meat and prepare seafood.
- Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Executive Sous Chef/Server
The Ranch Steakhouse
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain a stellar business reputation
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for the restaurant
- Verified compliance in the preparation of menu items and customer special requests
- Developed menus, controlled food costs, and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality, and established presentation technique
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output
- Kept labor at or below 23% to support business profit targets.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's Restaurant
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Taught new team members the correct procedures for all areas of operations
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements
- Set a positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service
- Greeted customers with a smile and provided friendly service to handle every need professionally
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Associate Hospitality -
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA05-2026
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management II
Sultana High School
05.2023
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash Handling
- Guest Engagement
- Hospitality service expertise
- Professional Appearance
- Memory retention
- Cleanliness standards
- Spanish speaking
Certification
Server Communication
Menu Item Memorization
Teamwork and Collaboration
Kitchen Equipment Management
Food Safety Standards
Attention to Detail
Food Allergen Safety
Time Management
Food Preparation
Kitchen Sanitization
Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
Team Coordination
Timeline
Server and Cook
Lomas Santa Fe Country Club
06.2024 - Current
Second Chef
Benihanas
07.2023 - Current
Executive Sous Chef/Server
The Ranch Steakhouse
09.2022 - 06.2023
Crew Trainer
McDonald's Restaurant
05.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management II
Sultana High School
Server Communication
Menu Item Memorization
Teamwork and Collaboration
Kitchen Equipment Management
Food Safety Standards
Attention to Detail
Food Allergen Safety
Time Management
Food Preparation
Kitchen Sanitization
Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
Team Coordination
Associate Hospitality -
Miracosta College
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