Miguel Vazquez
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Fish City Grill
12.2021 - Current
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Line Cook
Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Line Cook
Liberty Burger
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Used scrapers, brushes and cleaners to eliminate layered on dirt, mud, or debris.
- Kept equipment in good working order and properly stored between jobs.
- Operated dish washing machine equipment safely and efficiently to meet specific job requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Highlands High School
Dallas, TX11.2022
Skills
- Professional and responsible conduct
- Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Teamwork skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills
- bilingual
- Quick learner
- Familiarity with general restaurant policies and procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Fish City Grill
12.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant
09.2020 - 11.2021
Line Cook
Liberty Burger
08.2019 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Lake Highlands High School
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