Josue Franco
San Jose,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 7 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven cooking skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Red wood villa
Mountain View, CA
03.2017 - 11.2023
- Cook for 80 to 100 resident's a day for breakfast lunch and dinner. Doing my own prep while making sure my work area is well sanitized.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Cook
I hop
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Make breakfast lunch and dinner
- Fast pace work place
- Prepping cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen
Cook
Brown Chicken Brown Cow Gourmet
Campbell, CA
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Sales Associate
Home Depot, Polymeric Technology
Hillsdale, San Jose
06.2010 - 10.2014
- Hillsdale ave
- Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed
- Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise
- Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Line Cook
DoorDash Kitchens
San Jose, CA
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
San Jose, CA06.2005
Skills
- Kitchen
- Line cook
- Team Player
- Knife skills
- Chef
- Cooking
- Spanish
- Computer Literacy
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Certifications and Licenses
- Valid driver's license
- ServSafe
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Observant Computer literate
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Kitchen Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Portion and Cost Control
- Made-To-Order Meals
- Kitchen Operations
- Kitchen Management
- Performance Improvement
- Food Safety and Sanitation
Accomplishments
- Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
- Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Documented and resolved recipe’s which led to successful dishes.
Additional Information
Fast learner with the ability to accomplish any job tasks. Team player, team leader.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
DoorDash Kitchens
02.2024 - 10.2024
Chef
Red wood villa
03.2017 - 11.2023
Cook
I hop
03.2016 - 09.2017
Cook
Brown Chicken Brown Cow Gourmet
01.2015 - 03.2016
Sales Associate
Home Depot, Polymeric Technology
06.2010 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School