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Rodrigo  Salgado
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Rodrigo Salgado

Daly City,CA

Summary

Dynamic Head Cook with extensive experience at Hamburger Project, excelling in meal preparation and staff management. Proven track record in enhancing food quality and safety standards while training kitchen staff. Adept at inventory oversight and optimizing kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Head CookLead CookHead cook Head CookHead Cook

Salary Range

$51000/yr - $200000/yr

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cook

Hamburger Project
San Francisco, CA
11.2024 - Current
  • Prepared and cooked high-quality menu items in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring freshness and compliance with food safety standards.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house team to optimize order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Managed kitchen staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Monitored food preparation processes to maintain consistent taste, texture, and presentation of dishes.

Lead Cook

Jetfinite
SAN mateo
02.2022 - 01.2026
  • Prepared and cooked diverse menu items to meet quality standards.
  • Managed kitchen operations, ensuring safety and cleanliness protocols were maintained.
  • Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and equipment usage.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.

Head Cook

Buttermilk Southern Kitchen
San Francisco, CA
01.2016 - 02.2020
  • Led kitchen operations, ensuring timely meal preparation and adherence to quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior cooks in food safety and culinary techniques.
  • Developed new menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.

Head Cook

Green hills county club
Millbrae, CA
03.2014 - 03.2018

I was helping the kitchen, also helping banquets , doing inventory, rotating food items from walking, making soups , making lunch specials every day,

Line cook

West lake Joe’s
Daly City CA
09.2014 - 03.2017

I was on sautéed station

Head cook

California Golf Club
South San Francisco, CA
01.2017 - 03.2020

I was in the kitchen doing daily specials, daily soups,helping banquets, employees meal

Line cook

Jack’s restaurant
San Bruno, CA
01.2013 - 03.2016

I was making pastas , pancakes , eggs , salads

Line Cook

Millbrae pancakes house
Millbrae, CA
01.2000 - 02.2013

I was making pancakes, omelette, sandwiches

Education

High School Diploma -

Ricardo Magon
México

Skills

Meal preparation

Food storage

Food preparation

Verbal and written communication

Recipe development

Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Food safety

Food spoilage prevention

Cleaning and sanitation

Staff management

Knife skills

Inventory oversight

Inventory replenishment

Kitchen management

Kitchen staff management

Sauce making

Meal scheduling

Special events

Food presentation

Cooking

Staff training

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Cook

Hamburger Project
11.2024 - Current

Lead Cook

Jetfinite
02.2022 - 01.2026

Head cook

California Golf Club
01.2017 - 03.2020

Head Cook

Buttermilk Southern Kitchen
01.2016 - 02.2020

Line cook

West lake Joe’s
09.2014 - 03.2017

Head Cook

Green hills county club
03.2014 - 03.2018

Line cook

Jack’s restaurant
01.2013 - 03.2016

Line Cook

Millbrae pancakes house
01.2000 - 02.2013

High School Diploma -

Ricardo Magon
Rodrigo Salgado