Neil Cervantes
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Seafood City, excelling in grill operation and fryer maintenance. Proven ability to thrive under pressure while ensuring top-notch food preparation. Recognized for maintaining high-quality standards and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fry/Grill Cook
Seafood city
Calgary, Alberta
11.2021 - Current
- Operated kitchen equipment, including deep-fryers, ovens, grills.
- Prepping the food for frying, watching the fryer to ensure the food does not overcook, and maintaining the deep fryer to ensure it is operating correctly and safely.
- Cleaning and boiling out the fryers every 2-3 days,then refilling fryers with new cooking oils.
- Identified any potential hazards related to fryer usage or operation.
- Preparing meals in accordance with customers' preferences, if applicable.
- Grill braise vegetables and a variety of meats but can also include preparing other foods.
- Ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly, including food preparation and inventory work.
- Ensuring that your workstation remains clean and orderly at all times.
Dishwasher
Bagolac saigon restaurant
Calgary , Alberta
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Ensured timely availability of clean dishes for various meal services.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations and pot-scrubbing station.
- Correctly places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas.
- Operated commercial dishwashing machines efficiently.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Calgary, Alberta
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Trimmed meats and cheeses for sandwiches as needed.
- Organized inventory for efficient restocking of products.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
Line Cook
The cheesecake cafe
Calgary , Alberta
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Prepares a variety of meat, poultry, vegetable and other food items using Cheesecake Café recipes for cooking in broiler, oven, grill and fryer
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Education
Diploma - Assistant Pharmacy
ABM College
Calgary , Alberta01-2021
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of The Rockies High School
Calgary , Alberta05-2018
Skills
- Grill operation
- Fryer maintenance
- Food preparation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Cooking under pressure
Volunteer Experience
Our lady of the rockies high school
September 2016-January 2017 School Cafeteria Worker
- Cafeteria workers serve breakfast and lunch to school students during the school year.
- Clean tables and dining areas and take payment for cafeteria items.
Timeline
Fry/Grill Cook
Seafood city
11.2021 - Current
Dishwasher
Bagolac saigon restaurant
10.2020 - 09.2021
Sandwich Artist
Subway
01.2018 - 07.2018
Line Cook
The cheesecake cafe
02.2017 - 12.2017
Diploma - Assistant Pharmacy
ABM College
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of The Rockies High School