Sergio Delgado
Los Angeles
Summary
Culinary professional with experience in high-end kitchens, organic food preparation, and independent cooking projects. Background includes prep cooking in organic kitchens, natural foods retail and fine dining hotel environments. Passionate about high -quality, organic ingredients sustainability, and thoughtful cooking. Seeking roles as a family cook private chef assistant or prep/production cook
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Grill Cook
Cava Grill
Pasadena
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered consistent, high-quality food preparation by efficiently chopping and portioning grilled chicken in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal, cleaning grills, and emptying grease traps
- Collaborated effectively with team members to sustain smooth operations during peak service hours
- Upheld product quality and freshness through proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices
Kitchen Steward/Dishwasher
Luxury & Boutique Hotels
Los Angeles
- Maintained sanitation standards in high-volume, fine-dining kitchens
- Supported chefs and kitchen staff during service
- Followed health and safety protocols in professional kitchen environments
- Developed speed, organization, and reliability under pressure
Prep Cook
Talo organic
Venice
- Prepared organic, seasonal ingredients for daily service
- Performed vegetable prep, knife work, and basic cooking tasks
- Followed kitchen standards for cleanliness, organization, and food safety
- Portioned and prepared meat using professional cutting techniques
Food Preparation Associate
Mother's Market & Kitchen
- Prepared food uning stove top cooking methods
- Worked with natural, minimaly processed ingredients
- Resolved customer concerns promptly and professionally
- Supported kitchen operations during busy service periods
Personal Chef Experience
Independent Cooking Project
Los Angeles
- Planned and prepared meals based on client preferences
- Managed cooking timing and cleanup independently
- Worked with fresh ingredients and from scratch preparations
- Gained experience cooking in a private home setting
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Los Angeles06-2021
Skills
- Prep cooking & knife skills
- Batch cooking & meal prep
- Time management & organization
- Sustainability focused food values
- Organic and seasonal ingredients
- Kitchen sanitation & food safety
- Working independently and in teams
- Problem solving
Certification
California food handler training certification
Timeline
Grill Cook
Cava Grill
02.2026 - Current
Kitchen Steward/Dishwasher
Luxury & Boutique Hotels
Prep Cook
Talo organic
Food Preparation Associate
Mother's Market & Kitchen
Personal Chef Experience
Independent Cooking Project
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School