Pedro N. Rocha Rodriguez
Fort Worth
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with expertise in grilling and kitchen management, honed at Del Frisco's Double Eagle. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective training and collaboration. Skilled in food safety and sanitation, with a keen attention to detail. Successfully reduced waste by 20% through efficient inventory management and stock rotation.
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Del Frisco's Double Eagle
12.2024 - Current
- Grilled meats and vegetables to perfection, ensuring high-quality presentation and flavor.
- Trained new cooks on grilling techniques and kitchen protocols to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and timing for efficient service.
- Provided feedback on equipment maintenance needs, promoting safety and operational efficiency in the kitchen.
- Learned and mastered every station in relation to job title.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Effectively communicated with fellow team members to coordinate dish preparation during peak service hours.
- Demonstrated initiative by taking on additional responsibilities during busy periods or when shortstaffed.
- Assisted in "family meals" in order to improve personal techniques and flavors.
Sous Chef
F1 Smokehouse
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in menu development and execution, ensuring adherence to culinary standards.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance guest experience through seamless service coordination.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Operated and maintained smokers, ensuring optimal cooking temperatures and flavors.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for improved efficiency and reduced food waste.
Cook
Tim Love, Atico
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Prepared diverse menu items in accordance with quality standards and recipes.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring safe and effective usage.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Assisted in inventory management, monitoring stock levels for timely replenishment.
- Learned and mastered all stations related to job title.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Side High School
Fort Worth, TX05-2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Attention to detail
- Ingredient knowledge
- Allergen awareness
- Food pairing
- Recipe creation
Certification
- Food Manager Training certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cook
Del Frisco's Double Eagle
12.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
F1 Smokehouse
03.2024 - 06.2024
Cook
Tim Love, Atico
08.2022 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
North Side High School
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