Juan Gonzalez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise 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.
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with 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 handling permit.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Creative cook with extensive experience in high-volume restaurant environments. Outstanding management skills with strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. Efficient and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Jar Restaurant
03.2004 - 07.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
Line Cook
208 Rodeo
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Education
Skills
- Food presentation
- Highly motivated
- Sauce preparation
- Knife Skills
- Garnishing
- Meat Cutting
- Grilling Techniques
Timeline
Line Cook
208 Rodeo
07.2018 - 12.2021
Line Cook
Jar Restaurant
03.2004 - 07.2024
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