Summary
Work History
Education
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PEDRO CUARTERO

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Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Determined Commis Chef promoting great stamina, passion and versatility. Flexible individual skilled working as part of busy team and interested in helping with different tasks. Over 14 years of experience in busy, high-end restaurant environments. Assists other chefs in food prep, ingredient measurement and station maintenance. Work well in fast-paced cooking and food prep environment. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals for successful establishment.

Work History

COOK

Boston Pizza
Edmonton, Canada
06.2024 - Current
  • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
  • Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
  • Manage kitchen operations

LINE COOK

The Cheesecake Factory
Waterfront Arabian Gulf Street, Kuwait
05.2014 - 05.2024
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality

LINE COOK

Acquire Foods Company
Funaitess, Kuwait
12.2011 - 04.2014
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards

KITCHEN HELPER

Ruby Tuesday
Avenues Mall, Kuwait
08.2008 - 12.2011
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly

Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Aquaculture

Eastern Visayas State University
Carigara, Leyte
03-2005

Skills

  • Measuring and portioning
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Basic cooking methods
  • High hygienic standards
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Food preparation
  • Recipe modification
  • Sanitation
  • Order prioritization

Achievements awards

  • Employee of the month, The Cheesecake Factory, 03/01/21, 02/01/23
  • Employee of the Quarter, Acquire Foods Company, 05/01/12
  • Employee of the month, Ruby Tuesday, 05/01/09

Timeline

COOK

Boston Pizza
06.2024 - Current

LINE COOK

The Cheesecake Factory
05.2014 - 05.2024

LINE COOK

Acquire Foods Company
12.2011 - 04.2014

KITCHEN HELPER

Ruby Tuesday
08.2008 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Aquaculture

Eastern Visayas State University

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