Juan Lopez Jr
Amarillo
Summary
Skilled Grill Cook with proven expertise in contamination control and a knack for mentoring, honed at Red Lobster Restaurant. Excelled in grill supervision, ensuring food quality and safety. Demonstrated ability to lead and improve team performance, significantly enhancing kitchen efficiency and food presentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook
Judy's Place
Amarillo
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts, steaks, fish fillets and other meats according to recipes or customer specifications.
- Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal, cleaning grills, and emptying grease traps.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Kept work area clean at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, tables with sanitizer solution and washing dishes, utensils properly after each shift.
Line Cook/Expeditor
Red Lobster Restaurant
Amarillo
09.2000 - 04.2004
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
Education
GED -
Region 16 Education Center
Amarillo, TX07-2000
Skills
- Contamination control
- Garnishing
- Grill supervision
- Portioning
- Plating
- Food grilling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grill Cook
Judy's Place
11.2004 - 06.2006
Line Cook/Expeditor
Red Lobster Restaurant
09.2000 - 04.2004
GED -
Region 16 Education Center
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