Steven Villanueva
El Paso,TX
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Hilton Double Tree
12.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Line Cook
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Line Cook
Classicos
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces12-2022
Skills
- Ongoing education
- Food rotation
- Prep work
- Food presentation
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Achieved 1st place on the 12th annual El Paso food & wine festival through effectively helping Chef Jesus Martinez at the Double Tree.
- Achieved voted #1 best Italian Restaurant in 2024 at Casanova Double Tree.
Timeline
Line Cook
Hilton Double Tree
12.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
01.2024 - 12.2024
Line Cook
Classicos
01.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Dona Ana Community College
Honors & Awards
FFA member
Qualifications
- Experienced cook at a local café
- Culinary trainee
- Hospitality courses that I’ve gone through online
- Experience with the software Excel
- Customer service experienced