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Walter Trejo

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

  • Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience in catering and restaurant, excelling in food safety and kitchen organization. Proven ability to train and mentor junior cooks while maintaining high-quality standards and enhancing customer satisfaction. Highly motivated and skilled in grilling techniques, ensuring consistent execution of dishes with attention to detail.
  • Recommendations:
  • Chef Adam. (818)402-8247
  • Chef Monserrat (213)531-7258
  • Chef Alejandro (213)925-9581
  • David Alvarado (747)499-6473

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Line Cook

Room Forty
11.2024 - 08.2025
  • Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
  • Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
  • Mentored new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure seamless integration into the team.
  • Executive Chef: Alejandro (213)925-9581

Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook

Room Forty
08.2021 - 08.2025

Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business. Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines I adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues,

I know how to prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant and catering recipes and specifications.

I Grilled meats and seafood to customer ordered also

Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.

Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Catering Cook

Marble LA
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
  • Increased event capacity by effectively multitasking, simultaneously preparing multiple dishes while maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
  • Expedited orders with precision under high-pressure situations to meet stringent deadlines while ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Managed special dietary needs requests meticulously without compromising taste or quality of dishes served.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting to various event formats, including buffets, plated dinners, and food stations, ensuring seamless execution.

Cook

Cafe Birdie
09.2016 - 03.2019
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hempstead High School
Long Island City, NY
06.2003

Skills

  • Food safety knowledge
  • Food assembly
  • Grilling techniques
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen organization
  • Food preparation
  • Knife skills
  • Portion control
  • Garnishing techniques
  • Plates presentation
  • Highly motivated
  • Food storage procedures
  • Kitchen station setup

Timeline

Lead Line Cook

Room Forty
11.2024 - 08.2025

Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook

Room Forty
08.2021 - 08.2025

Catering Cook

Marble LA
03.2019 - 07.2021

Cook

Cafe Birdie
09.2016 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Hempstead High School
Walter Trejo