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Education
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Certification
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Leopoldo Perales

Mission,TX

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, excelling in food safety practices and innovative plating techniques. Demonstrated strong team collaboration and reduced food waste by 20% through effective portion control. Skilled in knife techniques and maintaining high hygiene standards, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Helper

Job Corps Trade School
  • Assisted in meal preparation and cooking processes, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
  • Learned to operate kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.
  • Participated in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages.
  • Followed recipes accurately to prepare a variety of dishes under supervision.
  • Supported senior cooks by preparing ingredients and assisting with plating meals.
  • Engaged in continuous learning about culinary techniques and food presentation skills.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
  • Improved meal presentation with innovative plating techniques, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

Cook

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in meal preparation and cooking processes, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
  • Learned to operate kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.
  • Participated in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages.
  • Followed recipes accurately to prepare a variety of dishes under supervision.
  • Supported senior cooks by preparing ingredients and assisting with plating meals.
  • Engaged in continuous learning about culinary techniques and food presentation skills.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
  • Improved meal presentation with innovative plating techniques, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

Cook

Chili's Bar and Grill
02.2019 - 01.2022

Learning the whole line in kitchen

Education

GED -

Mission Eagles
Mission, TX
05.2002

Skills

  • Dishwashing
  • Food handling
  • Cleaning
  • Chef support
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Stock rotation
  • Cooking
  • Food preparation
  • Food storage
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Waste reduction
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Table preparation
  • Knife skills
  • Food safety practices
  • Ingredient management
  • Safe food handling
  • Workstation setup
  • Food storage protocol
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Cooking techniques
  • Plates presentation
  • Supply restocking
  • Food assembly
  • Quality control
  • Plating and presentation
  • Food presentation
  • Food preparation mastery
  • Portion control
  • Sanitizing
  • Hygiene standards
  • Delivery processing
  • Meal service
  • Chopping vegetables
  • Kitchen operations
  • Team collaboration
  • Equipment cleaning
  • Heavy lifting
  • Trash removal
  • Food safety measures
  • Surface cleaning
  • Sauce preparation
  • Food plating and garnishment
  • Sanitation and sterilization procedures
  • Health code compliance

Certification

Food handler and certification

Timeline

Cook

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.2022 - Current

Cook

Chili's Bar and Grill
02.2019 - 01.2022

Kitchen Helper

Job Corps Trade School

GED -

Mission Eagles
Leopoldo Perales