Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
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Guillermo Cordova Cardona

Oakland

Summary

Skilled Banquet Cook with experience in managing kitchen operations, preparing enticing meals for large events and ensuring food safety standards. Strengths include ability to work under pressure, creativity in menu planning, and strong leadership skills. Proven track record of improving kitchen efficiency and maintaining high quality of food preparation and presentation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet Cook

Claremont Hotel
Berkeley
04.2024 - Current
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Checked temperatures of ovens, grills and stoves to ensure accuracy during meal preparation.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, utensils and surfaces after each shift.

Line Cook

The Egg Shop
Montclair
02.2019 - 06.2024
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.

Line Cook

Ole's Waffle Shop
Alameda
08.2000 - 01.2019
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mexico
Aguascalientes
06-1982

Skills

  • Recipe customization
  • Recipe development
  • Dish quality assurance
  • Garnishing techniques
  • Recipe cooking
  • Cold food preparation
  • Food safety
  • Food production management
  • Cooking equipment maintenance
  • Food presentation
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization

Affiliations

  • I enjoy running
  • I enjoy spending some time with our dog Andy
  • I enjoy cooking for my wifey

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • ServSafe

Timeline

Banquet Cook

Claremont Hotel
04.2024 - Current

Line Cook

The Egg Shop
02.2019 - 06.2024

Line Cook

Ole's Waffle Shop
08.2000 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Mexico
Guillermo Cordova Cardona