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Xezemani Ibarra

Melrose Park,IL

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Organized individual possessing excellent memorization and communication skills. Proficient in preparing raw food and ingredients,hard skills preparing sauces,soups an high dining restaurant, Detail-oriented professional with superior knife skills and strong sense of taste and smell. Handles criticism well and quickly learns from challenges. Accomplished Meat Cook knowledgeable about modern techniques and bringing up-to-date knowledge of grilling, roasting and broiling meat. Experienced in the preparation of diverse foods. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure line cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Line Cook

The Bellevue Chicago
04.2023 - 12.2023


  • Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.



  • Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.


  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Followed company recipes and production standards to satisfy customers.
  • Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
  • Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Scrubbed grill on customer request due to food allergies to clean food residue and avoid issues with allergens.

Lead Line Cook,

The DoubleTree By Hilton
08.2010 - 06.2022
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
  • Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • preparing banquets,soups an sauces according to the recipe.

Line Cook

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
06.2008 - 11.2014
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Education

No Degree - Truncated Or Ongoing GED

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
07.2022

Skills

  • Food Processing
  • Plates Presentation
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Baking and Broiling Skills
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • soups preparation
  • Sauce Preparation
  • Recipe Execution
  • banquet experience

Certification

  • Licensed Servsafe Management

Timeline

Lead Line Cook

The Bellevue Chicago
04.2023 - 12.2023

Lead Line Cook,

The DoubleTree By Hilton
08.2010 - 06.2022

Line Cook

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
06.2008 - 11.2014

No Degree - Truncated Or Ongoing GED

Oakton Community College
Xezemani Ibarra