Juan Corrales
2 Year Experience In The Kitchen, Cook, Line Cook, Prep., Dishwasher.
National City,CA
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with extensive experience at Henry's Pub, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance food quality and presentation while reducing waste through effective inventory management. Strong knife skills and problem-solving abilities ensure timely meal delivery and high customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Seasoned Kitchen Cook with 1 year of experience preparing delicious, nutritious food in order settings. Works closely with others to plan and order supplies to feed +200 people per day. Maintained organized, clean kitchen environment to promote food safety and quality.
Developed skills in fast-paced kitchen environment, looking to transition into new field. Demonstrates expertise in time management and teamwork, ensuring efficient and harmonious operations. Ready to apply culinary experience to new challenges, contributing to dynamic and collaborative workplace.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Henry´s Pub
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances, adjusting recipes or cooking methods as needed based on ingredient availability or customer requests.
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures and best practices, fostering a positive team environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal kitchen performance.
- Supported the executive chef in daily operations, working collaboratively to meet high standards for food quality and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills under pressure, resolving issues efficiently while maintaining composed demeanor throughout busy shifts.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Café Sevilla
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Education
No Degree - Student University Rigth Now
High School Diploma
Mexico, Baja California 05.2001 -
Skills
Food preparation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
ServSafe
Extracurricular activities
I am studying to become a dental assistant at university.
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Henry´s Pub
04.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Prep Cook
Café Sevilla
02.2023 - 04.2024
No Degree - Student University Rigth Now
High School Diploma
05.2001 -
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