Jovany De La Torre
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Adept at managing high-volume kitchens, I excelled at Fresh Kabobs Indian And Pakistani Restaurant, overseeing 10+ employees and ensuring operational excellence. Skilled in grill operation and inventory management, my bilingual ability enhances team efficiency and customer satisfaction. Achievements include streamlining processes for increased productivity, demonstrating rapid adaptability and leadership in fast-paced environments. Resourceful Line Cook known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in time management, food safety protocols, and menu development. Excel in fast-paced environments through strong team collaboration, communication skills, and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
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Work History
Line Cook
Ouzo And Feta Greek Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Line Cook
The Hangout Beach Bar And Grill
Seal Beach, CA
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily, with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Performed routine cleaning procedures across the kitchen throughout the work shift.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
Line Cook, Manager
Famouse Charbroiled Burgers
Long Beach, CA
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily, with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepare cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete the entire order together, and serve hot.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens, and fryers.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Performed weekly trips to the local restaurant depot warehouse for items needed for the restaurant to maintain a well-stocked supply of dry items and produce when needed.
- Had the responsibility of communicating with our local vendors to place weekly orders for meats, produce, and dry goods to maintain stock and productivity.
- Managed employee scheduling and call-out replacements.
Line Cook, Cashier
Ohana Hawaiian Restaurant
Lakewood, CA
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily, with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers, and placed it in the refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customers' specifications.
- Received food orders from cashiers, and cooked items quickly to complete the entire order together, and serve hot.
- Performed routine cleaning procedures across the kitchen throughout the work shift.
Line Cook, Prep Cook
The Loft Hawaiian Restaurant
Torrance , CA
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily, with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customers' specifications.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in a high-volume environment.
- Received food orders from cashiers, and cooked items quickly to complete the entire order together, and serve hot.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens, and fryers.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Line Cook
Hooters Restaurant
South Gate, CA
- Made sure all food orders were made and brought out to customers in a fast, timely manner. Performed preparations for the current shift, and performed some preparation for the next day's shift.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
Line Cook
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Long Beach, CA
- My responsibility was being a head grill line cook, making sure all orders were made and cooked to perfection at the right temperatures.
- Performed daily deep cleaning after closing hours for a clean, sanitized work area the next day of operation.
Kitchen Staff Memeber and Assistant Manager
Le Crepe House
Long Beach, CA
- Performed the task of making crepes to perfection according to the customer's satisfaction.
- Managed 5 or more employees on a weekly basis.
- Made sure the establishment was always clean and presentable for the public, as this was an open kitchen establishment.
- Ordered inventory and items as needed weekly, or went out on my own to pick up last-minute items as needed.
Head Cook and General Manager
Fresh Kabobs Indian And Pakistani Restaurant
Long Beach, Irvine, Fullerton, CA
- Worked at three locations for this restaurant: Long Beach, Fullerton, and Irvine, CA. Helped subcontractors build up and set up two of the restaurants that were under construction at the time.
- Managed 10+ employees daily, making sure the tasks were getting done, all in a timely manner.
- I was the head line cook for all three locations, alongside the owner, who was the primary head chef.
- Operated and managed the commissary location where I performed pre-cooking of curries, sauces, and pre-skewering of kabobs of all sorts of meat that were sold there.
- Managed all locations to be clean, sanitized, and stay that way daily.
- I had the responsibility of ordering produce, sanitation products, and keeping inventory stocked as needed at all times.
- I was given the privilege of signing checks and invoices for delivery companies, i.e. Cintas, Restaurant Depot, Bay Foods, etc.
Line Cook and Cashier
Mitaki Japanese Restaurant
Long Beach, CA
- Responsibilities were to ensure that the restaurant was always clean and sanitized for daily work use.
- Performed the preparation that was needed for each day of operation.
- Made sure all produce orders were placed accordingly, and received as ordered.
- Delivered customers' orders to businesses or residences based within the three-mile delivery radius policy.
Education
no degree - General Studies
Lakewood High School
Long BeachSkills
- Managing multiple employees at once
- Multitasking
- Bilingual
- Efficient
- Open-minded
- Fast learning
- Customer interaction
- Recipe preparation
- Prep work
- Food presentation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Stock rotation
- Inventory management
- Grill operation
- Knife skills
- Menu item memorization
Education
Dropped out of High School due to personal matters.
Not graduating NEVER STOPPED me from acquiring all the knowledge i have got out on the field throughout my employment experience with no issues!
Certification
- Food Handlers Certification
Timeline
Line Cook
Ouzo And Feta Greek Restaurant
Line Cook
The Hangout Beach Bar And Grill
Line Cook, Manager
Famouse Charbroiled Burgers
Line Cook, Cashier
Ohana Hawaiian Restaurant
Line Cook, Prep Cook
The Loft Hawaiian Restaurant
Line Cook
Hooters Restaurant
Line Cook
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Kitchen Staff Memeber and Assistant Manager
Le Crepe House
Head Cook and General Manager
Fresh Kabobs Indian And Pakistani Restaurant
Line Cook and Cashier
Mitaki Japanese Restaurant
no degree - General Studies
Lakewood High School
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