Steven Gonzales
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic Food Prep Cook with 25 years of diverse experience revitalizing kitchen operations in various settings. Customer-focused culinary specialist with mastery of food sanitation and safety guidelines with history of violation-free health inspections. Committed to meeting employer and customer needs with delicious, healthy and economical meals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staffer
The Party Staff
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Maintained clean and neat areas for customers and employees.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
- Welcomed guests to events, checked invitations, and oversaw proper seating.
- Helped organize and manage successful events with attendance for over a large amount of people.
Prep Cook
Fat Fish Cantina Grill
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Education
GED -
California Department of Corrections
Chino, CASkills
- Strong organization
- Food safety
- Workstation maintenance
- Inventory stocking
- Temperature monitoring
- Knife skills
- Team collaboration
- Food storage
- Ingredient preparation
Timeline
Staffer
The Party Staff
05.2013 - 11.2015
Prep Cook
Fat Fish Cantina Grill
05.2012 - 05.2013
GED -
California Department of Corrections