Irving Camarena
Santa Maria
Summary
Responsible professional skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Brings stamina for lifting heavy items and standing for long periods of time. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food.
Seasoned Lead Line Cook showcasing comprehensive experience in diverse restaurant settings. Strengths include advanced culinary skills, team leadership, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Demonstrated ability to create memorable dishes while reducing waste and costs, contributing significantly to previous employers' success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Blast 825°
Santa Maria
03.2021 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated food preparation activities.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes and standards.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Maintained compliance with health regulations and food safety standards.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and ensured that dishes were presented properly.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Lead Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Santa Maria
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated food preparation activities.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes and standards.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service flow.
- Maintained compliance with health regulations and food safety standards.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Assisted in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
Cool Hand Luke's
Santa Maria
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes and kitchen equipment throughout service hours.
- Operated industrial dishwashing machinery to ensure efficient cleaning processes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to manage dish supply during peak hours.
- Assisted in maintaining overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Followed safety protocols while handling chemicals and equipment in the kitchen.
- Trained new staff on proper dishwashing techniques and equipment use.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
Education
Pioneer Valley High School
Santa Maria, CASome College (No Degree) - Food And Mechanics
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA 04.2023 -
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Inventory management
- Recipe creation
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Time management
- Quality control
- Cost reduction
- Food presentation
- Food safety knowledge
- Food preparation
- Food safety monitoring
- Food cost analysis
- Kitchen organization
- Catering management
- Sanitation practices
- Portion control
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen sanitization
- Knife skills
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Food And Mechanics
Allan Hancock College
04.2023 -
Lead Line Cook
Blast 825°
03.2021 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2019 - 08.2023
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
Cool Hand Luke's
01.2018 - 08.2019
Pioneer Valley High School