Jim Eduardo Navarro
San Diego
Summary
Resourceful Cook known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in menu planning, inventory management, and health code compliance. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and consistent customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Chef De Cuisine
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
San Diego
03.2022 - Current
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Cook Shift Leader
L&L Hawaiian BBQ
San Diego
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Scheduled kitchen staff shifts and managed workload distribution.
- Assessed staff performance and provided constructive feedback and training.
- Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Oversaw the preparation of meals for special events and catering functions.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Tested new recipes and menu items, following taste-test evaluation and procedural criteria.
- Enforced strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen and work areas.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Generated food production sheets to forecast product and volume requirements based on menu selections.
Skills
- Quality control
- Team leadership
- Sanitation practices
- Food preparation
- Training and development
- Culinary techniques
- Event catering
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking
- Attention to detail
- Food costing
- Positive and professional
- High volume production capability
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Affiliations
- Productive with my well-being
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
L&L Hawaiian BBQ
01.2023 - 02.2025
Cook/Chef De Cuisine
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
03.2022 - Current
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