Diego Contreras
Pacoima
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.
Dependable Cook 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Houston's
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Cashier
Yoshinoya
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Cook
Little Cesar's Pizza
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Learn For Life
Sun Valley, CASkills
- Frying
- Dish preparation
- Sauteing
- Sanitation
- Food safety oversight
- Cooking
- Food presentation
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Cook
Houston's
06.2025 - 11.2025
Cook
Little Cesar's Pizza
03.2023 - 12.2023
Cashier
Yoshinoya
02.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
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