Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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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, CA
06.2009

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
Jonathan Contreras