Jose Efrain Escareno
Hawthorne
Summary
Skilled Cook with a robust background in fast-paced kitchen environments, notably at Top Tenders, Brio Costal Cantina and Baja Sharkeez. Excelled in multitasking and team collaboration, ensuring timely and high-quality meal preparation. Demonstrated expertise in cooking and safe food handling, contributing to enhanced dining experiences. Proven ability to train peers, highlighting leadership and organizational skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook, Prep Cook
Top Tenders
06.2019 - 12.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Cook, Prep Cook
Brio Costal Cantina
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Cook, Prep Cook
Baja Sharkeez
01.1990 - 01.2016
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food handler certification
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Cook, Prep Cook
Top Tenders
06.2019 - 12.2024
Cook, Prep Cook
Brio Costal Cantina
01.2016 - 01.2019
Cook, Prep Cook
Baja Sharkeez
01.1990 - 01.2016
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