Jesus Vega
Norwalk
Summary
Results-driven Cook's Assistant known for strong food safety and customer service skills. Experienced in maintaining kitchen efficiency and cleanliness, with a commitment to providing high-quality food preparation and accurate order fulfillment.
Detail-oriented Cook's Assistant with strong skills in food safety, kitchen sanitation, and order accuracy. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality in food preparation.
Overview
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Language
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3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
WaBa Grill
Cerritos
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Monitored cooking times to ensure food safety and quality standards.
- Employed proper techniques for grilling, flipping, and plating items accurately.
- Employed proper techniques for grilling, flipping, and plating items accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness of grill station and surrounding work area.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal, cleaning grills, and emptying grease traps.
- Complied with all safety standards while on the job.
- Assisted in inventory management of food supplies and ingredients.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Set up work stations prior to restaurant opening to improve speed during busy periods.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Set up workstations prior to restaurant opening to improve speed during busy periods.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Pants and Shirt Presser
Jesus
Bellflower
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Operated pressing machines to ensure garments maintained high standards.
- Inspected clothing for defects before and after pressing procedures.
- Inspected pressed items for quality assurance purposes before delivery to customers.
- Examined garments for stains, tears, or other imperfections prior to pressing.
- Operated a variety of machines including steamers, irons, and presses to press pants and shirts.
- Adjusted the temperature and pressure of the pressing machine according to fabric type.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pressing area and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Reported any malfunctioning equipment immediately to maintenance personnel for repair or replacement.
- Maintained an inventory of supplies needed for pressing operations such as starch, sizing and hangers.
- Read customer orders to determine garment specifications such as style, size, color and quantity required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and resolved delivery concerns.
- Loaded and unloaded packages in compliance with safety guidelines.
- Planned optimal delivery routes to enhance time management.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
Education
Gahr High School
Cerritos, CASkills
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen sanitation
- Proper storage and preservation
- Inventory management
- Order accuracy
- Cleanliness standards
- Meat and poultry slicing
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer interaction
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
WaBa Grill
05.2025 - 06.2026
Pants and Shirt Presser
Jesus
09.2023 - 02.2025
Gahr High School