Luis Castillo
Whitestone,NY
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor/Line Cook/Kitchen Expeditor
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Fresh Meadows, NY
01.2005 - Current
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
- Tracked inventory levels of kitchen supplies on a daily basis in order to maintain sufficient stock levels at all times.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations, stocking ingredients, preparing sauces and cleaning utensils.
Lead Line Cook/Prep/Supervisor/Expeditor
Uno's Pizzeria & Grill
Bayside, NY
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Education
GED -
The Adult Learning Center
Great NeckSkills
- Recipe preparation
- Prep work
- Ingredient inspection
- Portioning
- Food presentation
- Deep fryer operation
- Soup preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Sauce making
- Grilling techniques
- Professional attitude
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Inventory controls
- BOH operations
- Food preparation
- Staff training
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Supervisor/Line Cook/Kitchen Expeditor
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
01.2005 - Current
Lead Line Cook/Prep/Supervisor/Expeditor
Uno's Pizzeria & Grill
01.2000 - 01.2020
GED -
The Adult Learning Center