Agustin Mendez Heredia
Parker,CO
Summary
A seasoned Line Cook from P.F Changs, I excel in kitchen efficiency and food safety, ensuring peak productivity and minimal waste. Skilled in food presentation and team collaboration, I've significantly enhanced catering quality and trained staff in best practices, achieving high health inspection scores. My dedication and problem-solving abilities drive continuous improvement. I am a dedicated professional experienced in different environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests, offering a deep understanding of food safety, OSHA, and health code requirements. Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Chili's Bar and Grill
11.2021 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing hours to maximize productivity. Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues. Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Line Cook
Great Divide Brewing
07.2024 - Current
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep the kitchen running efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness before use every shift.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Checked the temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils, and cooking equipment.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Douglas County High School
Douglas County, CO05.2021
Skills
- Prep work
- Food rotation
- Recipe Preparation
- Ingredient inspection
- Food presentation
- Portioning
- Ingredient preparation
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Highly motivated
- Foodservice sanitation
- Food safety
- Ordering and stocking
- Crew training
- Salad preparation
- Sautéing techniques
- Prepared foods plating
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen organization
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Great Divide Brewing
07.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Chili's Bar and Grill
11.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Douglas County High School
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