Manuel (Manny) Medina
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Bogeys East Bar & Grill
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
Line Cook
Broken Yolk Cafe
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Line Cook
Off The Strip At The Linq
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Skills
- Highly motivated
- Cleanliness standards
- Following cooking methods
- Frying techniques
- Portioning
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Prep work
- Food Preparation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
Off The Strip At The Linq
08.2021 - 06.2023
Line Cook
Broken Yolk Cafe
04.2018 - 12.2021
Line Cook
Bogeys East Bar & Grill
07.2017 - 05.2019
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