Nelson Guillen
Belmont,CA
Summary
Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Cook Ll
San Mateo County Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared diverse meals adhering to dietary guidelines and health regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on food preparation techniques.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistency in meal presentation.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, optimizing ingredient usage and reducing waste.
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
Line Cook II
Westin Hotel
12.2022 - 02.2025
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstation.
Line Cook
The Sandwich Spot
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Washed, cut, and prepared foods designated for cooking
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils
- Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by customers, and prepared and cooked food according to instructions
- Took food and drink orders and receive payment from customers
Supervisor
Crepe Café
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Performed personnel actions, such as hiring and firing staff, providing employee orientation and training, and conducting supervisory activities, such as creating work schedules or organizing employee time sheets
- Trained workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures
- Performed various financial activities, such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards
Skills
- Teamplayer
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Great Communication skills
- Fast Learner
- Multitasker
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skill
Certification
- Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Timeline
Patient Cook Ll
San Mateo County Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Line Cook II
Westin Hotel
12.2022 - 02.2025
Line Cook
The Sandwich Spot
05.2021 - 11.2022
Supervisor
Crepe Café
05.2017 - 12.2021