Oscar Teran
Carpentersville,IL
Summary
Versatile kitchen professional with experience as a cook, expeditor, food runner, and shift leader. Known for attention to detail, presentation standards, and efficient order handling. Proven ability to coordinate teams, verify special requests, and support smooth, safe kitchen operations. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
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Language
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Expeditor
Buttermilk Cafe
Vernon Hills, Illinois
02.2025 - 10.2026
- Monitored expo line and prioritized orders during busy meal periods.
- Coordinated kitchen and server communication at Buttermilk Cafe for accurate order flow.
- Checked ticket details and clarified special requests to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
- Coordinated service for food runners and other kitchen staff.
- Organized completed plates for prompt delivery to dining room.
- Verified presentation and garnish standards before sending dishes out.
- Assisted in resolving product delivery and logistics issues to enhance operational flow.
- Prepared fruits and vegetables by washing, peeling, and cutting them for cooking or serving.
Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
Algonquin, Illinois
06.2022 - 10.2026
- Cooked menu items to order using approved recipes and procedures.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Plated dishes with consistent presentation for guest orders.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared grill, sauté, and fryer stations for restaurant kitchen service.
Food Runner
Maggiano's Restaurant
Schaumburg, Illinois
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered plated entrées from Maggiano's kitchen to dining room tables.
- Verified order accuracy before running dishes to guests.
- Carried multiple plates and trays safely through busy dining areas.
- Cleared empty dishes from tables to prepare for next guests. and reset tables for the next Maggiano's guests.
- Restocked service stations with silverware, napkins, and condiments.
- Replenished water glasses, bread baskets, condiments and other necessities during meal service.
- Supported the restaurant team in timely food delivery during peak service to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Communicated with servers and chefs about table timing and special requests.
- Informed servers of any special dietary needs or allergies communicated by customers.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas throughout the shift including countertops, floors, equipment.
- Removed dishes from tables to facilitate timely cleaning. and glasses from tables for cleaning.
- Assisted in training new staff members on restaurant operations and procedures.
- Greeted and welcomed customers as they arrived at the restaurant.
- Trained new food runners by sharing best practices and operational knowledge to improve team efficiency.
Cook Shift Leader
Claim Jumper Restaurant
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Supervised kitchen shifts and coordinated cook station coverage
- Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Placed orders for food and supplies used for preparing and cooking meals.
- Stored food and supplies to maintain organized kitchen operations.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Cook Manager
Browns Chicken
West Dundee, Illinois
09.2003 - 03.2012
- Supervised Brown's Chicken kitchen operations and coordinated daily cook station tasks.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered necessary supplies to ensure optimal kitchen operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory of all food items; ordered supplies as needed.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and service standards to enhance team effectiveness.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Organized special events such as banquets or catering services in accordance with customer requests.
Cook
MTbarriel
West Dundee, Illinois
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Cooked meats, vegetables, and sauces for restaurant service
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared daily menu items in MTbarriel kitchen
- Followed recipes and portion guidelines for consistent dishes
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Assessed food quality to uphold culinary standards and enhance guest satisfaction and temperature during cooking
- Restocked ingredients and supplies for shift readiness
- Sanitized cooking equipment after use to maintain cleanliness., counters, and work areas
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dundee-Crown
Carpentersville, IL05-2006
Skills
- Order management
- Order prioritization
- Order coordination
- Food plating
- Quality control
- Food safety protocols
- Kitchen coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Expeditor
Buttermilk Cafe
02.2025 - 10.2026
Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
06.2022 - 10.2026
Food Runner
Maggiano's Restaurant
11.2021 - 05.2023
Cook Shift Leader
Claim Jumper Restaurant
03.2016 - 04.2020
Cook
MTbarriel
08.2006 - 09.2007
Cook Manager
Browns Chicken
09.2003 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Dundee-Crown