Miguel Martinez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Dennys Restaurant
Saratoga, California
05.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
Pizza Manager
Pizz'a Chicago
Palo Alto, CA
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant according to health code regulations.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
- Coordinated with chefs and kitchen staff to develop menus that satisfied customer preferences while managing costs.
- Scanned kitchen and service areas for items that needed to be cleaned or replenished and directed staff to complete tasks.
Line Cook
Armando's restaurant
San Jose, California
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Prep Line Cook
Costa Alegre
San Jose, CA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Assembled food orders according to recipes and instructions provided by chefs or supervisors.
- Provided assistance to other cooks when needed during peak hours or special events.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items, utensils, equipment and cleaning products.
- Measured ingredients accurately using scales or measuring cups and spoons prior to cooking meals.
- Assisted with menu item preparation including chopping vegetables, marinating meats and preparing sauces.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables.
Skills
- Active listener
- Knife Skills
- Food Preparation
- Dish preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Kitchen Organization
- Cleaning and organization
- Food Safety
- Punctual and honest
- Attention to Detail
- Menu Item Memorization
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Deep Fryer Operation
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Dennys Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
Pizza Manager
Pizz'a Chicago
03.2021 - 12.2023
Line Cook
Armando's restaurant
01.2020 - 06.2022
Prep Line Cook
Costa Alegre
01.2017 - 01.2020