Juan Mendez
Queens,NY
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Restaurant Associates, excelling in food preparation and station management. Proven ability to deliver high-quality international cuisine while ensuring safety compliance and customer satisfaction. Adept at multitasking and collaborating with teams to enhance dining experiences, particularly in high-pressure environments like the US Open.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook at Viacom/Paramount Building
Restaurant Associates A Division of Compass Group
New York, NY
03.2006 - 02.2025
- Managed diverse cooking stations including grill, pasta, breakfast buffet, and international cuisine, ensuring high-quality food preparation.
- Prepared all necessary items to ensure readiness at the cooking station.
- Organized and prepped essential ingredients for efficient station operation.
- Ensured all required items were prepped and ready for seamless station functionality.
- Assisted in the preparation of food for special and catering events, ensuring high-quality and timely service.
Cook at US Open
Restaurant Associates A Division of Compass Group
Queens, NY
03.1997 - 07.2012
- Supported the culinary team in crafting dinners for the presidential suite, focusing on quality and presentation.
- Executed the preparation and plating of a la carte dishes to maintain high culinary standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure food orders were prepared accurately and efficiently.
Cook at TIme and Life Building
Restaurant Associates A Division of Compass Group
New York, NY
09.2000 - 08.2006
- Managed food preparation tasks in different stations, contributing to efficient kitchen operations.
- Specialized in preparing and cooking international cuisine, ensuring authentic flavors and presentation.
- Adapted to diverse menus with weekly changes, ensuring consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
- Crafted Mexican specialties, enriching dining experiences with genuine regional flavors.
Education
Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection
NYC Dept of Health And Mental Hygiene
08-2013
High School Diploma -
Centro Escolar
06-1995
Skills
- Food preparation
- Station management
- Catering coordination
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Cooking
- Food handling
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Cook at Viacom/Paramount Building
Restaurant Associates A Division of Compass Group
03.2006 - 02.2025
Cook at TIme and Life Building
Restaurant Associates A Division of Compass Group
09.2000 - 08.2006
Cook at US Open
Restaurant Associates A Division of Compass Group
03.1997 - 07.2012
Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection
NYC Dept of Health And Mental Hygiene
High School Diploma -
Centro Escolar
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