Pablo Garcia
Denver,CO
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. Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with several years of related experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officers Dining Cook
TDCJ Garza West Unit
Beeville, TX
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Unit Lead Cook
Ellis one unit
Huntsville, TX
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Adhered strictly to company guidelines concerning safety procedures when handling hot surfaces or sharp objects.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies of customers.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new recipes and update existing ones in order to improve the overall dining experience.
- Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Monitored culinary standards and operational guidelines for kitchen areas, food preparation and facility conditions.
- Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
- Observed and tested food to determine whether food was cooked sufficiently and according to recipes.
Education
OSHA Certification - Construction Trades
Windham School District
Gatesville, TX01-2019
GED -
The Learning Source
Denver, CO05-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Food handling
- Dish preparation
- Supply Restocking
- Sanitation
- Grilling
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food presentation
- Surface cleaning
- Frying
- Customer Service
- Quality assurance and control
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Preparation
- Food Plating
- OSHA
- Food Storage
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Ingredient inspection
- Cooking techniques
- Performance Improvement
- Ingredient Selection
- Cleaning and organization
- Positive and professional
- Portion Control
- Food Handler Certification
- High volume production capability
- Operations Management
- Menu Planning
- Focused and disciplined
- Recipe Development
- Knife Skills
- Fine Dining
- Order Verification
- Culinary Art
- Sous vide technique
- New Hire Training
- Wine pairing
- Plating and presentation
- Strong butchery skills
- ServSafe certified
- Event Catering
Affiliations
- Proficient in many kinds of cuisine and service styles, Very adaptable, skilled in most aspects of kitchen operations , in-back and in-front of the house, expediting , food prep , food presentation, safety and sanitation and dishwashing and bar services.
Accomplishments
- Cooked for athletes, music artist and professional public service members of the community in several occasions in food establishments.
Certification
- OSHA certification 1/25/2019
- culinary arts education in applied sciences with two semesters away from graduation in the field.
- food handlers, alcohol safety service , sure safe.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Officers Dining Cook
TDCJ Garza West Unit
11.2023 - 05.2024
Unit Lead Cook
Ellis one unit
07.2022 - 02.2023
OSHA Certification - Construction Trades
Windham School District
GED -
The Learning Source
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
El Paso Community College
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