Randy Garcia
Los Angeles
Summary
Detail-oriented prep worker with a strong focus on food safety and quality standards. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Worker
Simply Salad
Santa Monica, CA
07.2014 - 05.2020
- Prepared fresh ingredients for salad assembly, ensuring quality and freshness standards were met.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of prep areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Assisted team members in assembling salads efficiently during peak hours to optimize service speed.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to ensure timely restocking of essential supplies.
- Enhanced overall customer satisfaction by ensuring high-quality food preparation standards were consistently met and exceeded.
- Engaged in regular communication with front-of-house staff regarding special requests or dietary restrictions from customers, ensuring accurate customization of dishes when necessary.
- Demonstrated flexibility with scheduling, adapting quickly to changing needs of the kitchen team during peak service hours.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with other kitchen staff members.
Prep Line Cook
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
Santa Monica, CA
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Prepared ingredients following standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
- Assisted chefs in assembling dishes efficiently during high-volume service periods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of prep stations, adhering to food safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers and mixers, while ensuring safe handling procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve overall kitchen efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring smooth operations.
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of ingredients used in each dish to confidently answer customer inquiries about allergens or modifications.
Prep Line Cook
True Food Kitchen
Santa Monica, CA
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to ensure timely replenishment of supplies.
- Participated in daily prep meetings to understand menu changes and special events requirements.
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
- Supported inventory management efforts through accurate tracking of supplies and placing timely orders with suppliers as needed.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
DPS
The Manor
Santa Monica, CA
07.2006 - 07.2014
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Dealt with setting up appointments for clients.
- Helped clients with advocation during doctor appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Art
West Wood College
Wilshire, Los AngelesHigh School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Los Angeles, CA05-2004
Skills
- Food safety
- Cleaning procedures
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Stock rotation
- Sanitation practices
- Customer service
- Food allergy awareness
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
01.2019 - 07.2019
Prep Line Cook
True Food Kitchen
06.2017 - 02.2019
Prep Worker
Simply Salad
07.2014 - 05.2020
DPS
The Manor
07.2006 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Art
West Wood College
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School