Paul Paucar
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Cook with fine-tuned skills in grilling, sautéing and ingredient preparation. Valued employee known for staying calm in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sauté Line Cook
The Gage
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Monitored food inventory levels and alerted management when supplies ran low.
- Followed recipes closely to prepare delicious meals in line with restaurants' reputation.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Used slower times to clean kitchen surfaces and equipment and restock supplies.
- Controlled risk of food-borne infection by consistently following sanitary requirements.
- Prepared and cooked food according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Assisted other staff members during peak periods of service.
Pizza Cook
Parlor Pizza Bar
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Topped crust with sauce, meat, cheese and vegetables.
- Cut vegetables and rolled out dough to prepare raw materials for cooking.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Adjusted oven racks to ensure even cooking results when baking multiple pizzas.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before serving customers.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Washed and cut ingredients for quick meal assembly.
- Stored food items correctly in designated containers and storage areas.
- Used pizza cutter to slice whole pizzas according to customer size specifications.
Skills
- Guest Relations
- Food Safety Standards
- Food Storage Procedures
- Supply Restocking
- Menu Memorization
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Kitchen Organization
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Portion Control
Languages
English
Limited
Timeline
Sauté Line Cook
The Gage
03.2023 - Current
Pizza Cook
Parlor Pizza Bar
06.2021 - 09.2022
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