Nathan Barbosa
Merced,CA
Summary
Skilled restaurant cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Strong team player, adept at working efficiently under pressure to ensure timely order delivery. Contributed to menu development and kitchen workflow optimization, enhancing overall dining experience for customers. Resourceful line cook offers several years of experience working stations at restaurants. Skilled in following recipes and food presentation specifications and assisting at serving lines. Equipped with in-depth kitchen equipment operations expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
New Waterloo
Merced , CA
03.2024 - Current
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Line Cook
Marias Taco Shop
Merced, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Lead Line Cook
Pacheco Restaurant Inc.
Merced , CA
06.2022 - Current
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout the cooking process to ensure safe consumption.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Set aside add-on items for future orders.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Capitan High School
Merced, CA06-2022
Skills
- Food rotation
- Food presentation
- Portioning
- Prep work
- Recipe preparation
- Food plating
- Prepared foods plating
- Sauce preparation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Food allergen safety
- Plating techniques
- Foodservice sanitation
- Entree preparation
- Stock making
- Grilling techniques
- Time management
- Food safety
- Server communication
- Kitchen organization
- Customer service
- Workstation cleanliness
- Grill operation
Affiliations
- Enjoying working out and keeping myself busy
- enjoy traveling
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
New Waterloo
03.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Marias Taco Shop
05.2023 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Pacheco Restaurant Inc.
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
El Capitan High School
Similar Profiles
Shelly ChavezShelly Chavez
Food & Beverage Supervisor at New WaterlooFood & Beverage Supervisor at New Waterloo
TIMOTHY PAUL OKWIITIMOTHY PAUL OKWII
AVIATION STUDENT AMBASSADOR at University of Waterloo & Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA)AVIATION STUDENT AMBASSADOR at University of Waterloo & Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA)
Katriel AtafoKatriel Atafo
Volunteer at Waterloo Public Library, A Department Of The City Of WaterlooVolunteer at Waterloo Public Library, A Department Of The City Of Waterloo
Brian JonesBrian Jones
Special Education Teacher (ECHS) at Merced Union High School DistrictSpecial Education Teacher (ECHS) at Merced Union High School District
CECEILIA BARGASCECEILIA BARGAS
Student Intern at VA Central California Health Care SystemStudent Intern at VA Central California Health Care System