Manuel Gonzales
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Motivated Cook offering over 9 years of experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills. General worker with experience performing variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Maintains cleanliness of work area, counting materials, merchandise and supplies in stock. Reliable Warehouse team member skilled in operating equipment, prioritizing tasks and carrying out fast-paced work to meet team goals. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and optimal safety guidelines. Hard worker consistently arrives early and stays late to get deadline-oriented jobs complete.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Entree' Cook
Deer Valley Medical Center
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Communicated closely with Food Specialist s to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Lead Cook
Bowlero
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems.
Cook
Angry Crab Shack
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
Cook
Three Vine Catering
01.2017 - 07.2019
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Order Selector
Autozone Distribution Center
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Warehouse Forklift Driver/Order Selector
Huttig Building Products Inc.
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Compared received packages against shipping documents.
- Moved and lifted heavy loads of merchandise using Forklift and other warehouse equipment.
- Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
- Packed [Type] and [Type] products using [Type] materials as directed by company specifications.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
Cook/Cashier
Pete's Fish N Chips
07.2012 - 10.2015
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Mill Worker
Huttig Building Products Inc.
01.2010 - 10.2010
- Set-up, adjusted and monitored processing machinery including straight line saw and sanding machinery.
- Operated power tools with safety precautions and protective personal equipment.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements using table saw and glue rack.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
Skills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Cleaning and Organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Heavy equipment operations
- Warehouse operations
- Order Picking and Processing
- Logging Paperwork
- Shipping and receiving
- Team Player
Timeline
Entree' Cook
Deer Valley Medical Center
08.2019 - 09.2021
Lead Cook
Bowlero
04.2018 - 12.2019
Cook
Angry Crab Shack
10.2017 - 09.2019
Order Selector
Autozone Distribution Center
04.2017 - 10.2017
Cook
Three Vine Catering
01.2017 - 07.2019
Warehouse Forklift Driver/Order Selector
Huttig Building Products Inc.
01.2015 - 04.2017
Cook/Cashier
Pete's Fish N Chips
07.2012 - 10.2015
Mill Worker
Huttig Building Products Inc.
01.2010 - 10.2010