Juan Pirita
San Diego,CA
Summary
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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Air Culinaire Worldwide
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Pastry Cook
The Lodge At La Jolla
04.2014 - 01.2021
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
- Trained new employees on bakery methods and procedures.
Baker
Town And Country Hotel
07.1999 - 01.2014
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
San Diego College of Continuing Education
San Diego09.2015
Skills
- Ingredient Preparation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Monitoring Food Safety
- Post-Shift Cleanup
- Portion Sizes
- Order Delivery Practices
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Culinary Techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Knife Safety
- Staff Management
- Food Preparation and Safety
Fishing
Deep sea fishing every other season.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Cook
Air Culinaire Worldwide
01.2019 - Current
Pastry Cook
The Lodge At La Jolla
04.2014 - 01.2021
Baker
Town And Country Hotel
07.1999 - 01.2014
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
San Diego College of Continuing Education
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