Isaac Castanon
Nobu
Costa Mesa
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
1 Year 4 Months- Prepared station mise en place, ensuring ingredients, tools, and equipment were ready for service.
- Executed menu items to recipe standards, maintaining consistency, portion control, and presentation.
- Coordinated with kitchen team to maintain pace during high-volume dinner service.
- Monitored food temperatures and sanitation practices to support food safety compliance.
Prep Cook
5 Months- Prepared mise en place, chopping vegetables, proteins, and garnishes for high-volume service.
- Maintained sanitation standards by cleaning stations, utensils, and prep areas throughout shift.
- Portioning ingredients accurately to support consistency, waste control, and efficient kitchen operations.
- Monitored food temperatures and storage practices to support safety and quality standards.
Line Cook
3 Months- Restocked supplies and ingredients throughout service to prevent delays and workflow interruptions.
- Adapted quickly to daily specials, menu changes, and chef instructions in fast-paced environment.
- Cleaned and organized workstation between orders to maintain efficient, orderly kitchen operations.
- Supported expo timing by finishing plates accurately and sending orders out promptly.
Prep Line Cook
10 Months- Prepared ingredient stations for fast-paced kitchen service, maintaining stocked, organized work areas.
- Followed food safety and sanitation standards while handling raw ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Assembled menu items accurately according to recipes, portion standards, and ticket instructions.
- Managed multiple prep tasks simultaneously to support smooth, timely line operations.
Education
High School Diploma
Basic Culinary - Culinary
Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Cleaning and organization
Meat and Fish Butchery
Knife skills
Grilling techniques
Portioning
Timeline
Line Cook
Nobu
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Prep Cook
Nobu
02.2025 - 07.2025Read More
Line Cook
Kenwoods Kitchen and Tap
10.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Prep Line Cook
Jd's Wingz
05.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Orange Coast College
Basic Culinary from Culinary
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Hemet Highschool
High School Diploma
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