Sergio Gutierrez
Chicago
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. Dependable worker with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Bazaar
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
Serve Safe Certification - Food Safety
SOS Food Safety Training And Consulting
Chicago, IL10.2022
Skills
- Restaurant Management
- Food Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Cooking Method Accuracy
- Food Safety Standards
- Sanitize Surfaces
- Fish and Seafood Preparation
- Team Oriented
- Cutting Techniques
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Recipe Creation
- Knife Skills
- Garnishing
Timeline
Line Cook
Bazaar
08.2022 - 05.2023
Serve Safe Certification - Food Safety
SOS Food Safety Training And Consulting
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