Justin Rodriguez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Adept at enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency, I leveraged my expertise in sanitation practices and teamwork to mentor and train cooks at Texas Roadhouse, significantly improving meal preparation and delivery. My focus on workplace safety and adaptability has fostered a culture of continuous improvement and high customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Trainer
J. Alexander’s
12.2019 - 08.2024
- Enhanced food quality by consistently monitoring ingredient freshness and implementing proper storage techniques.
- Cooked same meals over and over during shifts with exact quality results.
- Trained cooks to maintain clean, organized and sanitary workstations.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of tools, equipment, and adherence to established safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment through diligent attention to workspace cleanliness and hygiene practices.
- Mentored junior cooks, providing constructive feedback to enhance skill development and overall performance.
Cook/Trainer/Cook Prep
Texas Roadhouse
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Enhanced food quality by consistently monitoring ingredient freshness and implementing proper storage techniques.
- Cooked same meals over and over during shifts with exact quality results.
- Trained cooks to maintain clean, organized and sanitary workstations.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment through diligent attention to workspace cleanliness and hygiene practices.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of tools, equipment, and adherence to established safety protocols.
- Mentored junior cooks, providing constructive feedback to enhance skill development and overall performance.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the kitchen team through ongoing skills training, knowledge sharing, and performance feedback.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely preparation and delivery of meals during high-volume periods.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and effectively delegating tasks.
- Learned how to prepare menu items according to precise recipes, cooking procedures and methodologies.
- Enforced cooking, plating and garnishing rules across shifts and staff members.
- Assisted in the development of staff training materials, focusing on cooking techniques and safety procedures.
Education
Haven’t Finished - Radiology
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Workplace Safety
- Food Pairings
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation Practices
- Food presentation
- Teaching techniques
- Task Delegation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Cook/Trainer
J. Alexander’s
12.2019 - 08.2024
Cook/Trainer/Cook Prep
Texas Roadhouse
01.2019 - 12.2020
Haven’t Finished - Radiology
Del Mar College
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