Alejandro Cazares
Perris ,CA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Swing Inn Cafe
01.2024 - Current
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Line Cook
Oscar's Brewing Company
03.2021 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Line Cook
Black Bear
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Line Cook
Karl Strauss
11.2013 - 10.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Line Cook
Yard House Restaurant
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Line Cook
Claim Jumper Restaurant
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- 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
Sizzler Restaurant
11.2004 - 11.2013
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Grilling techniques
- Food preparation
- Temperature control
- Knife skills
- Stock rotation
- Portion control
- Food presentation
- Waste reduction
- Sanitation practices
- Equipment sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Quick-learning
- Safe food handling procedures
- Plating and presentation
- Flexible schedule
- Efficient multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Swing Inn Cafe
01.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Oscar's Brewing Company
03.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Black Bear
09.2019 - 10.2022
Line Cook
Yard House Restaurant
08.2017 - 08.2018
Line Cook
Claim Jumper Restaurant
02.2016 - 09.2016
Line Cook
Karl Strauss
11.2013 - 10.2018
Line Cook
Sizzler Restaurant
11.2004 - 11.2013
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