Kevin Rojas
Kissimmee
Summary
Detail-oriented line cook and barback skilled in maintaining a clean kitchen and ensuring efficient operations. Committed to enhancing dining experiences through effective team collaboration and exceptional customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/Barback
CHEERS BAR & GRILL
Orlando
10.2022 - Current
- Prepping and cooking food to order , bar backing for the bar tenders making sure all beer wells are filled and restocking wiping down the tables
Line Cook
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
Vista
08.2016 - 10.2022
- Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format.
- Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
- Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Warehouse Associate
BARNIES COFFEE KITCHEN
Orlando
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.
- Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock. Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines.
- Followed proper selection procedures as established by the company.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
MARLOW'S TAVERN
Orlando
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
- Proper use of a dishwasher and handwashing equipment
- Built and fostered a team environment
Inventory/Prep Cook
MARKET STREET CAFE
Celebration
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Guaranteed positive customer experiences and resolved customer complaints. Processed deliveries of food
- Managed inventory of food
- Provided support and backup to kitchen staff
- Maintained accurate stock records
Sales Associate
NIKE
Celebration
04.2008 - 03.2011
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods.
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.
- Trained all new sales employees on effective techniques.
- Increased purchase totals by recommending additional items.
- Worked flexible schedule to accommodate changing customer levels.
- Extended customer subscriptions, offering discounts and promotions to ensure high customer retention rates. Informed customers about sales and promotions in a friendly and engaging manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School
Orlando, FL05-2008
Skills
- Retail Sales
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Receptionist
- Multi-Tasker
- Food Handling
- Inventory management
- Cooking techniques
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Line Cook/Barback
CHEERS BAR & GRILL
10.2022 - Current
Line Cook
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
08.2016 - 10.2022
Warehouse Associate
BARNIES COFFEE KITCHEN
10.2013 - 08.2016
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
MARLOW'S TAVERN
08.2012 - 10.2013
Inventory/Prep Cook
MARKET STREET CAFE
04.2011 - 08.2012
Sales Associate
NIKE
04.2008 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School