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Rigoberto Estrada

Maywood,CA

Summary

Very passionate in the cooking industry. Started working as a cook in 1995 in a restaurant called The Stincking Rose in Beverly Hills. Ever since then I have worked as a cook at a fast pace restaurants. I enjoy what I do for a living. I'm a team player and get along well with others.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

Biat House
10.2010 - 11.2023
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
  • Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.

Cook Shift Leader

First Watch Cafe
05.2007 - 11.2023
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Cook

Hurricane Wings & Grill
10.2006 - 09.2010
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Food Pairing
  • Knife Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Decision Making
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Ordering Supplies
  • Task Prioritization
  • Kitchen Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Training
  • Cooking

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

Biat House
10.2010 - 11.2023

Cook Shift Leader

First Watch Cafe
05.2007 - 11.2023

Cook

Hurricane Wings & Grill
10.2006 - 09.2010

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