Alan Lopez
Chula Vista
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Olive Garden Restaurant, excelling in food preparation and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain high sanitation standards. Skilled in multitasking and quality control, consistently achieving customer satisfaction through precise execution and effective leadership in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Production
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot digital and print production problems and implemented solutions.
- Organized, classified, and documented samples for production teams.
- Managed daily production operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and meeting production goals.
- Communicated about production issues, concerns and needs.
- Processed materials to meet daily production schedules.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Make sure the line has everything they need and been alert when they need something
- Learn every recipe for all sauces, soups, and every product at the restaurant, just in case the morning shift did not made enough for the day.
Dishwasher
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
Line Cook Trainer
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
- Managed ordering processes, maintaining appropriate stock levels while minimizing spoilage risks.
- Streamlined kitchen communication by implementing effective ticketing systems and prioritizing tasks.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and ingredient organization.
- Implemented time-saving measures during food preparation, enabling swift adaptation to sudden increases in order volume or special requests from customers.
- Improved overall kitchen safety through regular equipment maintenance checks and staff training sessions.
- Conducted regular employee evaluations, providing constructive feedback for skill development and goal setting.
- Facilitated cross-training among employees to increase versatility in handling various stations within the kitchen.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new line cooks, resulting in faster onboarding times.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen space, adhering to all health code regulations.
- Coordinated with other trainers to ensure consistent standards across multiple locations within the company''s franchise network.
- Trained cooks to maintain clean, organized and sanitary workstations.
- Enforced cooking, plating and garnishing rules across shifts and staff members.
- Cooked same meals over and over during shifts with exact quality results.
- Coordinated group training to share kitchen procedure changes.
Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- 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.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
Leadcook
The Habit Burger Grill
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Consistently met or exceeded health code standards by enforcing strict sanitation practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Implemented effective cross-training initiatives, which allowed team members to seamlessly cover various roles during peak service times.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings by promptly addressing concerns regarding menu items or food quality issues.
- Coordinated with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely dish preparation and delivery for optimal guest experience.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
Education
Diploma -
Otay Ranch High School
1250 Olympic Pkwy Chula Vista, CA 91913 United St05.2023
Skills
- Production line work
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Customer service
- Food presentation
- Ingredient preparation
- Sauce making
- Sanitation practices
- Multitasking capacity
- Frying proficiency
- Portion control
- Stock making
- Ingredient inspection
- Steaming technique
- Grilling expertise
- Food storage
- Cook training
- Food safety
- Cleaning and organization
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Leadership and decision making
- Quality control
- Prioritization and organization
- Ticket time monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
Dishwasher
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
Line Cook Trainer
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2024 - Current
Leadcook
The Habit Burger Grill
07.2023 - 12.2024
Diploma -
Otay Ranch High School
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