Miguel Diaz
Panorama City,CA
Summary
Dedicated cook with strong skills in maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective teamwork and training of kitchen staff.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Universal Bar & Grill
North Hollywood, California
01.1993 - 12.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cooking stations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Assisted in menu planning and daily specials creation.
- Monitored food inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking procedures and safety protocols.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Cook/Manager's Assistant
Universal Bar & Grill
North Hollywood, California
01.1993 - 12.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff and ensured compliance with food safety standards.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen operations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality and service promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout entire work area including floors, walls, counters, shelves.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Equipment operation
- Customer service
Timeline
Cook
Universal Bar & Grill
01.1993 - 12.2025
Cook/Manager's Assistant
Universal Bar & Grill
01.1993 - 12.2025