Teo Camaligan II
Jersey City
Summary
Enthusiastic and detailed oriented line cook with a thorough understanding of food safety and health regulations. 7+ years in the food industry, food production and customer service environment. Solid team player that's highly motivated, hardworking, responsible, and contributes to the success of the company
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Resturant Associates
Jersey City, NJ
05.2025 - Current
- -prepare and cook menu items following standardized recipes and portion controls
- -assist with daily food prep for breakfast and lunch service
- -set up and breakdown workstations ensuring all tools and ingredients are stocked and organized
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Line Cook
Daily Provisions
New York, NY
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Kitchen Lead/Lead Line Cook
Ani Ramen House
Jersey City, NJ
08.2017 - 02.2025
- Ensure the kitchen department runs smoothly and complies with safety regulations. such as hand washing, checking temperatures of food.
- Cleaned kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
- Operated and maintained all kitchen equipment
- Some of my duties are assisting in ordering and receiving of all food and dry good supplies as required.
- Making sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are in place.
- Using the FIFO method making sure all raw meats and poultry are dated and moved forward
- Preparing a variety of food, meat, seafood, poultry and cold food items and prep work such as making stocks and garnishes
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Dessert Chef
Baonanas
Jersey City, NJ
02.2023 - 07.2023
- To be apart of the team to ensure the happy and healthy growth and success of every individual on the team. To perform duties related to the production of food in accordance with the companies policies and procedures
- Display leadership skills professionally and consistently
Line Cook
Momofuku Noodle Bar East Village
New York, NY
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Working on the appetizer station as a line cook I am responsible for pushing out and making the bao buns
- Preparing cold items such as salads, seasonal salads, and pickled side items
- Work on multiple stations within the kitchen including fryer
- Assisting plancha/grill when needed and making any fried garnishes for specials
- Prepped dough from scratch using company recipe for special courses
- Prepared ingredients by cutting vegetables for garnishes, making/cooking sauces
- Mixing together special herbs and spices for garnishes on wings and salads
Line Cook
Wurst Bar
Jersey City, NJ
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Labeling and the use of FIFO in food preparation on my station/the line, the lowboy and inside the walk ins
- Food safety and safe knife handling
- High attention to detail
- Expertise in garnishing and creative displays
- Assisted the head chef/sous chef/kitchen lead or kitchen manager in the preparation and serving of food
- Restocked any and all food items that may be used throughout service
Crew Member/Kitchen Manager/Service Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Jersey City, NJ
07.2014 - 09.2018
- Preparing food items according to company recipes to meet food production needs
- Working and serving customers meals and preparing for delivery using correct portioning meeting the standards and ensuring the food is held at the correct temperature and making sure its appealing to the eye
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
The Taco Truck Restaurant
Hoboken, NJ
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Help prep and cook entrées used for service
- Prep cut, chop, slice garnishes and vegetables
- Replenish garnishes, sauces, salsas, raw foods, cooked meats and other ingredients on the service lines
- Check invoices on food deliveries to ensure product came in and label and put away daily food deliveries
Kitchen Porter
Hopscotch Bar & Grill
Jersey City, NJ
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand items used often by kitchen staff.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Gently moved glassware, crystal, and other delicate items to prevent breakage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henry Snyder High School
Jersey City, NJ06.2010
No Degree - Medical/Clinical Assistant
Brandford Hall Career Institute
Jersey City, NJAssociate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJNo Degree - Registered Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Restaurant experience, Customer service, Guest services, Food service, Time management, Strategic Planning, Cooking Experience, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Order Entry, Organizational Skills, Food Preparation Experience, Food Safety Experience, Food Handling, Kitchen Management Experience, Leadership Experience, Forecasting
- Menu item memorization
- Food presentation
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Team collaboration
- Ordering and stocking
- Food allergen safety
- Knife skills
- Portion control
- Food storage
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Kitchen sanitization
- Garnishing
- Attention to detail
Certification
Food Handlers, ServSafe, CPR Certified
Languages
English, Spanish, Tagalog
Timeline
Line Cook
Resturant Associates
05.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Daily Provisions
01.2025 - 05.2025
Dessert Chef
Baonanas
02.2023 - 07.2023
Line Cook
Momofuku Noodle Bar East Village
11.2021 - 01.2022
Line Cook
Wurst Bar
11.2021 - 11.2021
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
The Taco Truck Restaurant
07.2018 - 08.2018
Kitchen Lead/Lead Line Cook
Ani Ramen House
08.2017 - 02.2025
Crew Member/Kitchen Manager/Service Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
07.2014 - 09.2018
Kitchen Porter
Hopscotch Bar & Grill
07.2012 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Henry Snyder High School
No Degree - Medical/Clinical Assistant
Brandford Hall Career Institute
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
No Degree - Registered Nursing
New Jersey City University