Tino Nguyen
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated cook and food server bringing 20 years of experience in restaurant environments. Team player skilled at communicating and translating customer requests. Deep understanding of OSHA and other compliance measures. Hard-working culinary bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keeps kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum productivity. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Hard-working bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keeps kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum productivity. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 1
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Cook 2
Pelican Hill Resort
Newport Coast, CA
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Cook 1
Montage Resort and Spa
Laguna Beach, CA
06.2013 - 03.2020
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Cook 3
The Rizt-carton
Laguna Niguel, CA
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Gourmet Food Server
Barbary Coast Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
06.1994 - 03.2007
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Enforced staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
- Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huntington Beach Adult School
Huntington Beach, CA03.2013
Skills
- Dish preparation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Focused and disciplined
- Cleaning and organization
Timeline
Cook 1
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
08.2021 - Current
Cook 2
Pelican Hill Resort
03.2015 - 03.2020
Cook 3
The Rizt-carton
02.2014 - 02.2015
Cook 1
Montage Resort and Spa
06.2013 - 03.2020
Gourmet Food Server
Barbary Coast Hotel and Casino
06.1994 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Huntington Beach Adult School
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