Armando Tostado
North Vancouver,BC
Summary
Disciplined Cook committed to impeccable food preparation and presentation for mexican restaurants. Recognized for preparing high-quality cuisine aligned to restaurant standards and consistency requirements. Familiar with diverse culinary, pastry and baking techniques. Structured cook with 6 years of experience preparing food for restaurant customers. Customer-oriented team player skilled in kitchen equipment operations, menu design and kitchen supervision. Familiar with various cooking methods and sanitation procedures. Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with 6 years of related experience. Punctual cook 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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Tacofino
Vancouver, British Columbia
12.2023 - Current
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Cook
Taqueria El Portal
Tepatitlan , Jalisco
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Cook Shift Leader
Roundel Cafe
Vancouver, British Columbia
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Branch Manager
Laboratorio Medico Del Chopo
Guadalajara , Jalisco Mexico
08.2012 - 04.2016
- Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Boosted customer base, acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant products.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
- Verified cash by balancing cash drawers and maintaining cash count records.
- Supported outside sales force in servicing and obtaining new business.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Disciplined employees to encourage compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability.
- Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
- Established and built customer relationships through targeted outreach and initiatives.
- Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
- Worked cross-functionally to plan and establish branch goals, supporting strategic objectives.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
Education
Associate of Arts - Costumer Service Specialist
Cornerstone College of Canada
Vancouver, BC02-2024
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Cornerstone College of Canada
Vancouver, BC02-2023
Associate of Science - X Ray Technician
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico11.2011
Skills
- Dish Preparation
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Food Preparation
- Ingredient Selection
- Portion Control
- Proper Food Storage
- Safe Food Handling
- Focused and Disciplined
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Time Management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Hobbies
- Into photography, languages, soccer,music,politics,hiking
Timeline
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Tacofino
12.2023 - Current
Cook
Taqueria El Portal
05.2020 - 11.2021
Cook Shift Leader
Roundel Cafe
08.2016 - 04.2020
Branch Manager
Laboratorio Medico Del Chopo
08.2012 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - X Ray Technician
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Associate of Arts - Costumer Service Specialist
Cornerstone College of Canada
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Cornerstone College of Canada
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