Mauricio Portan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
EL COMPADRE MEXICAN FOOD
Hollywood, CA
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Actually
- PRANK BAR 2020
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Line Cook
RESTAURANT LES PITCHOUNS
City Of Los Angeles, CA
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Chef the Partie
Hollywood Rosevelt Hotel
Hollywood, CA
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Line Cook Overnight
The Maybourne Hotel Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Education
Ged -
Manual Arts- Crenshaw Community Adult School
Los Angeles, CA03.2015
Skills
- Speed in preparing the Kitchen station installation
- And storage
- I follow chefs instructions when cooking during
- Restaurant service
- I keep food stations clean and organized
- I comply with mandatory food safety rules and
- Regulations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cooking Method Accuracy
- Kitchen Equipment Management
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Recipe Adherence
- Inventory Management
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Food Safety Standards
- Time Management
- Kitchen Station Setup
Languages
English & español
Professional Working
Timeline
Line Cook Overnight
The Maybourne Hotel Beverly Hills
01.2022 - Current
Chef the Partie
Hollywood Rosevelt Hotel
07.2018 - 12.2021
Line Cook
EL COMPADRE MEXICAN FOOD
05.2017 - 01.2020
Line Cook
RESTAURANT LES PITCHOUNS
05.2011 - 01.2013
Ged -
Manual Arts- Crenshaw Community Adult School
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