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Summary

Focused Cook with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy setting establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills. Disciplined individual committed to impeccable food preparation and presentation within fast-casual and fine-dining restaurants alike. Recognized for preparing high-quality cuisine aligned to restaurant standards and consistency requirements. Hard-working Cook brings detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum efficiency. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Structured cook with 20 years of experience producing excellent and delicious cuisines. Expertly creates sauces and follows complicated recipes. Specialized approach to cultivating unique items and presenting meals in appealing manner. Expertly maintains safety expectations in the kitchen. Motivated and hardworking chef with 20 years of experience cooking delicious items quickly at fast food establishments. Expert at preparing various menu items using basic and advanced cooking methods. Customer-focused and dedicated to preparing orders exactly as requested. Dedicated Cook brings more than many years of experience in restaurant environments. Team player skilled at communicating and translating customer requests. Intricate understanding of OSHA and other compliance measures. Talented cook skilled at grilling, roasting and broiling meat and vegetables. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow that upholds business standards. Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with years of related experience.

Skills
  • Sous vide technique
  • Contemporary sauce work
  • Dish preparation
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Food presentation
  • OSHA
  • Fine Dining
  • Food Preparation
  • Focused and disciplined
  • ServSafe certified
  • Food handlers card
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Team-oriented
  • Multitasking
  • Foodservice sanitation
  • Recipe preparation
  • Effective prioritization
Experience
PF Changs | Grapevine, TXCook09/2020 - Current
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
  • Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
Maria Cucas Mexican Cuisine | Keller, TXChef09/2014 - 07/2020
  • Managed kitchen operations for one location.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Monitored and improved performance of 20 team members resulting in numerous meals produced daily.
  • Created exciting dishes at competitive prices to attract clientele and increase revenue.
  • Managed kitchen staff team of 15 and assigned various stages of food production.
  • Incorporated customer recommendations and feedback to experiment with new dishes.
  • Prepared schedules, work assignments and constructed employee compensation packages.
  • Reduced food costs 90 % by expertly estimating purchasing needs and buying through approved suppliers.
  • Adjusted seasonal plans to source local ingredients and align special dishes with area events.
  • Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Developed innovative menu to provide customers with over 100% high-quality food options.
  • Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, verifying proper functionality.
  • Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve 100 additional guests per hour.
  • Considered seasonal product pricing and availability in development of promotional dishes and menu selections.
  • Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
  • Supervised preparation of specialty items and customer requests to verify accuracy in production.
  • Continually supervised training and cross training of pastry staff for all phases of preparation.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
  • Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
  • Talked to patrons about dietary issues and food allergies to prepare meals meeting individual needs.
  • Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
La Hacienda Restaurant | Colleyville, TXCook Shift Leader04/1991 - 01/2014
  • Made sure the kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom were kept clean at all times.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
  • Followed the "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
  • Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
  • Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
  • Purchased ingredients from local farms to benefit environment and reduce costs [80]%.
  • Sanitized all counters and utensils used for the preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Created exciting dishes at competitive prices to attract clientele and increase revenue.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Supported and encouraged psychiatric patients to promote health and wellness.
Education and Training
Mexico High School | Mexico, MOHigh School Diploma01/1989
Accomplishments
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Recognized as Employee of the year for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Activities and Honors
  • Member, Small Business Association (2019 )
Additional Information

I always strive for the best and to give 100% to accomplish and achieve best dish.

I enjoy and love what I do. I have always believed and had a passion when I prepare my dishes.

You have to enjoy and have passion about what you love to do, this is why I have enjoyed working in the restaurant industry.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • PF Changs
  • Maria Cucas Mexican Cuisine
  • La Hacienda Restaurant

School Attended

  • Mexico High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Chef
  • Cook Shift Leader

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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