Jonathan Contreras
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
To obtain a full-time position that offers professional challenges, experiences and success. Develop new passionate skills and grow with the establishment. Remain local and serve the community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Back of House Team Member
Chick Fil A
02.2024 - Current
- Unloaded and stocked kitchen items delivered by freight truck.
- Checked food preparation and presentation to verify quality and consistency.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items to reach 90-100% speed time accuracy.
- Maintained high personal grooming and uniform presentation according to Chick Fil A standards.
- Removed garbage, compost, and recycling, and placed in designated container areas.
Line Cook
Tomatina
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, attention to detail, and quality control.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Worked seasonal menus, holiday menus, weekend specials, and chefs specials.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Line cook position prepared and cooked 25+ menus items
Team Leader
Amy's Kitchen
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Communicated with department Leaders, Supervisors, and Managers to complete urgent task to reach 90-100% case goal.
- Conducted training and mentored employees to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment.
- Followed company regulations for safety and always wearing Personal Protective Equipment.
- Knowledge of wrenches and tools to break down machines.
- Application of cleaning agents to all equipment for removal of bacteria and allergens that would be tested by Quality Assurance team.
Line Cook
John Ash & Co.
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Setting up sauté station, assisted other line cooks to set their stations.
- Produced full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Took daily inventory of ingredients used in sauté station.
- Worked alongside line cooks on daily specials to meet service goals for 150+ cover restaurant.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Kitchen Manager
Holiday Inn
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured safe, secure, and legal work environment.
- Placed orders, accepted and inspected deliveries from vendors.
- Refused damage items and spoiled food products.
- Communicated with hotel ownership to meet Quarterly goals.
- Being present for company and local health inspections.
- Checked overall health and hygiene of employees.
- Serving 500+ meals daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windsor Oaks Academy
Windsor, CA06.2009
Skills
- Inventory management
- Product rotation
- Heavy pusher and lifter
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Bilingual
- Dishwasher operation
- Multitasking
- Manual dexterity
Certification
Food Manager
Timeline
Line Cook
Tomatina
08.2024 - 03.2025
Back of House Team Member
Chick Fil A
02.2024 - Current
Team Leader
Amy's Kitchen
01.2023 - 12.2023
Line Cook
John Ash & Co.
07.2022 - 12.2022
Kitchen Manager
Holiday Inn
05.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Windsor Oaks Academy
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