Arnulfo Monje
Chula Vista
Summary
Adept Cook Supervisor with a proven track record at Old Town Mexican Cafe, showcasing expertise in food safety oversight and team collaboration. Excelled in enhancing kitchen operations through effective labor management and sanitation practices, significantly improving food presentation and quality. Demonstrates a keen ability to mentor and elevate culinary teams with advanced cooking and frying techniques. Quick employee with the techniques that I have learned in this position of being a cook over the past 10 years of experience.
Graduated from culinary school with my certificate which will be shown when & if I get an interview.
My preferred language is Spanish.
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
El Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering
San Diego
02.2018 - Current
- Other than cook also catered to the San Diego
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Cook Supervisor
Old Town Mexican Cafe
San Diego
06.2016 - Current
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.
Cook
Old town Tequila factory
San Diego
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
Skills
- Surface cleaning
- Food handling
- Grilling
- Sanitation
- Food safety oversight
- Dish preparation
- Cooking
- Frying
- Recipe modification
- Ingredients measuring
- Contamination prevention
- Food presentation
- Sauteing
- Food plating
- Labor management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Cutting and slicing techniques
Timeline
Cook
El Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering
02.2018 - Current
Cook Supervisor
Old Town Mexican Cafe
06.2016 - Current
Cook
Old town Tequila factory
01.2016 - 02.2018