KOBY TRUONG
Cento Raw Bar
Los Angeles,CA
5
years of professional experience
Line cook with assistant manager experience in fast-paced restaurant operations. Prepares food with standardized recipes, sanitation compliance, and tight timing during peak service to support consistent quality and faster order flow. Also brings customer-facing communication from handling dietary requests, special adjustments, and kitchen coordination with front-of-house staff.
Work History
Line Cook
2 Months- Prepared ingredients and menu items according to station needs while maintaining consistent kitchen workflow.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas throughout service to support smooth line operations.
- Followed recipe standardization to keep ingredient portions and plating consistent across service.
- Applied food safety compliance practices to handle ingredients properly and maintain sanitary prep conditions.
- Executed knife work for vegetables, proteins, and garnishes to support efficient kitchen prep.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to keep tickets organized and priorities clear during busy service.
- Supported prep planning by organizing ingredients and equipment before each service period.
- Monitored ingredient usage to support portion consistency and reduce waste in daily preparation.
- Assisted with station setup and breakdown to keep shifts organized and ready for the next service.
- Maintained focus under pressure while handling multiple cooking tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.
Line cook
6 Months- Maintained zero health code violations through strict sanitation standards and cross-contamination prevention.
- Prepared 5 dishes daily with standardized recipes, portion control, and consistent cooking techniques.
- Tailored dishes to dietary preferences and special requests to support stronger customer satisfaction.
- Reduced order wait times by organizing kitchen workflow and prioritizing tasks during peak service.
- Coordinated closely with front-of-house staff to keep communication clear between the kitchen and dining room.
Barista
1 Year 3 Months- Created custom drink formulas to match individual preferences and improve the customer experience.
- Maintained sanitation & cleanliness standards across the work area, supporting a safe and organized café environment.
- Managed time management under pressure to keep service moving smoothly during peak rushes.
Assistant Manager
2 Years- Managed daily restaurant operations to keep workflow smooth and service standards consistent throughout each shift.
- Handled team training for new hires on food preparation, sanitation, and communication to improve productivity.
- Stepped into shift supervision during manager absences, coordinating staff scheduling and daily coverage.
Education
1 year of community college
High school Diploma
Skills
Food preparation
Knife skills
Recipe standardization
Portion control
Communication
Time management
Peak service coordination
Order accuracy
Sanitation & cleanliness
Food safety compliance
Cross-contamination prevention
Team training
Shift supervision
Staff scheduling
Timeline
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Cento Raw Bar
08.2026 - 10.2026Read More
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Assistant Manager
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San Joaquin Delta College
1 year of community college
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