JF Josue Franco
San Jose, CA ***** 408-***-**** *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 7 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven cooking skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
SKILLS Kitchen
Line cook
Team Player
Knife skills
Chef
Cooking
Spanish
Computer Literacy
Culinary Experience
Kitchen Management Experience
Certifications and Licenses
Valid driver's license
ServSafe
Conflict resolution techniques
Observant Computer literate
Equipment Maintenance
Food Spoilage Prevention
Kitchen Equipment Operation and
Maintenance
Portion and Cost Control
Made-To-Order Meals
Kitchen Operations
Kitchen Management
Performance Improvement
Food Safety and Sanitation
WORK HISTORY CHEF 03/2017 to 11/2023
Red wood villa Mountain View, CA
Cook for 80 to 100 resident's a day for breakfast lunch and dinner. Doing my own prep while making sure my work area is well sanitized. Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure. COOK 03/2016 to 09/2017
I hop
Make breakfast lunch and dinner
Fast pace work place
Prepping cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen
COOK 01/2015 to 03/2016
Brown Chicken Brown Cow Gourmet Campbell, CA
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business. Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
SALES ASSOCIATE 06/2010 to 10/2014
Home Depot, Polymeric Technology Hillsdale, San Jose Hillsdale ave
Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed
Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise
Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services. EDUCATION High School Diploma 06/2005
Oak Grove High School, San Jose, CA
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements. Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Documented and resolved recipe's which led to successful dishes. Willing to relocate to: San Francisco
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Fast learner with the ability to accomplish any job tasks. Team player, team leader.
LANGUAGES Spanish
Native or Bilingual