Philip Garcia
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Adept Line Cook with a proven track record at Grooves Of Houston, enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and exceptional time management. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, mastering grilling techniques and kitchen sanitization, while fostering team collaboration. Achieved high accuracy in order preparation, significantly boosting repeat business.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Grooves Of Houston
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Ensured smooth kitchen operations during special events or private parties by collaborating with front-of-house staff and adjusting to specific client requests.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.
Line Cook
Apple Bees
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured consistent taste and quality by adhering to standardized recipes and carefully measuring ingredients.
- Consistently met high volume demands while maintaining impeccable quality control standards for all dishes prepared.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, resulting in a consistently top-rated health inspection score.
- Efficiently rotated through various stations within the kitchen, demonstrating adaptability and strong proficiency at each position.
- Effectively communicated with front-of-house staff members on order modifications or allergy concerns for guest satisfaction.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Education
GED -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX02-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Active listener
- Food safety knowledge
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Knife skills
- Grilling techniques
- Deep fryer operation
- Portioning
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Line Cook
Grooves Of Houston
09.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Apple Bees
10.2023 - 09.2024
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
GED -
Houston Community College
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