JUAN PASTOR
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I been a lie cook for 12 years.Hardworking coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment. Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Eggslut
Glendale
01.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner while taking orders or making recommendations.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks on techniques, preparation methods and recipes for breakfast dishes.
Line Cook
Fried Chicken
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Utilized appropriate tools such as tongs or spatulas when retrieving or transferring hot foods from fryer baskets to plates.
- Maintained a clean work area by washing dishes, utensils, equipment and counters throughout shift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on fryers including oil level monitoring.
Line Cook
Erewhon
Los Angeles
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Informed customers about menu items and their availability on the salad bar.
- Garnished salads with appropriate condiments such as olives, croutons .
- Operated slicing machines to cut fruits and vegetables into thin slices or cubes.
Sushi Helper
Sushi Roku
Santa Monica
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Create innovative sushi dishes that cater to the diverse tastes of customers, ensuring a unique dining experience that sets Sushi Roku apart from its competitors.
- Prepared various types of sushi rolls including California, spicy tuna and salmon avocado.
- Set up and stocked service area with sushi ingredients such as seaweed, fish, rice and vegetables.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Calm under pressure
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Fried Chicken
10.2024 - 05.2025
Shift Leader
Eggslut
01.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Erewhon
01.2021 - 05.2023
Sushi Helper
Sushi Roku
01.2019 - 01.2022