Marco ESCALANTE
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Lead Cook with 23 years of kitchen experience. Highly-motivated, strong work ethics, great at working effectively unsupervised and a really fast leaner. Talented at staying calm and efficient in stressful situations and monitoring cook safety. Bringing a sense of urgency into the kitchen also adaptable and very comfortable in very fast-paced, high pressure environments. Hard working and reliable with strong ability in multi-taskin, punctual and team oriented mentality. Management skills in back of house
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Pluckers
San Marcos, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Inspected kitchen areas regularly for cleanliness; instructed staff members on sanitation protocols when necessary.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Stood in for other members of kitchen staff.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Lead Line Cook
IHOP
San Marcos, TX
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Assisted in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Mixed ingredients for batter or dough.
- Followed specific methods for food preparation and proper portioning.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and ensured that dishes were presented properly.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Professional Car Detailer
Chuck Nash
Lockhart, TX
09.2014 - 11.2018
- Maintained inventory of detailing supplies, ordered new materials when needed, and disposed of hazardous waste in accordance with safety regulations.
- Ordered and restocked supplies to keep workplace operating smoothly.
- Polished headlights to restore clarity and shine to headlights lenses.
- Repaired minor scratches on vehicle exteriors using appropriate fillers and paints.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times by responding promptly to inquiries.
- Waxed exterior of vehicles, removed compound with soft cloth and buffed to brilliant shine.
- Inspected interiors for signs of mold or mildew growth due to water damage or poor ventilation.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds according to formulas.
- Applied protective treatments such as sealants and rust inhibitors to extend the life of vehicle paint finishes.
- Ensured work area was clean before leaving the premises at the end of each shift.
- Performed thorough inspection of vehicles to identify any worn or damaged parts for repair or replacement.
- Conducted detailed interior and exterior cleaning of cars, including vacuuming, dusting, polishing, and waxing surfaces.
Cook
IHOP
Los Angeles, CA
12.2000 - 11.2014
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Tested new recipes and menu items, following taste-test evaluation and procedural criteria.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cetral Adult High School
Los Angeles, CA09-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASome College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Spoilage Prevention
- Employee Supervision
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Menu Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Sanitation Practices
- Cooking Techniques
- Collaboration
- Food Safety
- Cost Reduction
- Food Presentation
- Work Delegation
- Kitchen Management
- Food Processing
- Staff Coordination
- Task Delegation
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Cook
Pluckers
08.2021 - Current
Lead Line Cook
IHOP
11.2018 - 08.2022
Professional Car Detailer
Chuck Nash
09.2014 - 11.2018
Cook
IHOP
12.2000 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Cetral Adult High School
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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