Samuel Vargas
Chicago
Summary
Hardworking fast food professional offering dynamic skill set including various food preparation techniques. Brings several years of experience to hardworking food service teams. Committed to maintaining clean, efficient kitchens and smooth food prep operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Nandos Peri Peri
Skokie
09.2023 - Current
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Worked as a prep/dishwasher, expo, griller, back grill.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
Line Cook
Maggianos
Skokie
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Line Cook
Comida
Evanston
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Junior Sous Chef
Pinstripes
Northfield
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Maintained a clean work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Managed purchasing of supplies and ingredients for normal operations and special events.
- Prepared sauces, dressings, soups, stocks, marinades and other items as needed throughout the day.
- Supervised team members during meal services ensuring orders are accurate and delivered timely.
- Monitored food temperatures during storage, preparation and service to meet safety standards.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff when necessary regarding timing of meals during service hours.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Modified existing recipes based on availability of ingredients or customer requests.
Team Leader
Nandos Peri Peri
Chicago
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Worked in any position from the kitchen.
- Trained new employees.
- Train and help open two locations.
- I worked around in the four locations in the Chicago area.
Cook
IHOP
Evanston
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Began career as a waiter, transitioned to cook.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nicholas Seen Highschool
Chicago, IL06-2014
Skills
- Food preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Recipe execution
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Ingredient storage
- Supply inventory
- Time management
- Meal assembly
- Work organization
- Active listener
- Dish preparation
- Recipe reading
- Bulk food preparation
- Safe food handling procedures
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Prep Cook
Nandos Peri Peri
09.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Comida
07.2022 - 03.2023
Line Cook
Maggianos
05.2022 - 07.2025
Junior Sous Chef
Pinstripes
05.2017 - 09.2021
Team Leader
Nandos Peri Peri
10.2015 - 03.2017
Cook
IHOP
07.2014 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Nicholas Seen Highschool
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