Santiago Gutierrez Lopez
San Ysidro,CA
Summary
Dedicated culinary student with hands-on experience at Mesa College Student Restaurant, skilled in food preparation and sanitation. Proficient in knife handling and teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality dishes under pressure. Bilingual in Spanish and English, committed to maintaining cleanliness and safety in fast-paced kitchen environments. Adaptable and eager to learn new cooking techniques.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Student
Mesa College Student Restaurant
San Diego, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted chefs and classmates with daily prep, line setup, and cleanup in a professional kitchen environment.
- Learned to execute menu items accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced service period.
- Developed familiarity with mise en place, portion control, and station organization.
- Participated in rotating kitchen assignments (prep cook, line cook, garde manger, and dish area) to gain well-rounded experience.
- Practiced knife skills, sauce preparation, vegetable cuts, and protein cooking techniques.
- Worked collaboratively under supervision of professional chefs and instructors, emphasizing timing, teamwork, and consistency.
Volunteer
SDCANYONLANDS
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Volunteered on outdoor restoration and maintenance projects, including heavy lifting, digging, clearing brush, and habitat care.
- Worked several hours at a time in physically demanding conditions, developing discipline, stamina, and a strong work ethic.
- Coordinated with team members to complete large-scale tasks efficiently and safely.
- Learned the importance of reliability, punctuality, and teamwork in labor-intensive environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA01.2026
High School Diploma -
Mater Dei
San Diego, CA05-2024
Skills
- Culinary and kitchen skills
- Food preparation and sanitation
- Knife handling
- Food storage and temperature control
- Adaptability to new techniques
- Composure under pressure
- Attention to detail in presentation
- Workplace communication skills
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish and English)
- Dependable and team-oriented
- Adaptable to fast-paced environments
- Physical stamina for long shifts
- Commitment to cleanliness and safety
- Familiarity with POS systems
AVAILABILITY & LOCATION
- Available: Early morning to mid-afternoon shifts (breakfast, brunch, lunch service)
- Transportation: Reliable car; can commute anywhere from Chula Vista to La Mesa and across San Diego County
- Start Date: January 1st
Certification
California Food Handler Training Certificate
Timeline
Culinary Student
Mesa College Student Restaurant
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer
SDCANYONLANDS
11.2023 - 03.2024
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
San Diego Mesa College
High School Diploma -
Mater Dei