JORGE

MENDEZ

alexanderj****@hotmail

.com

206-***-****

Oceanside, CA 92056

Attentive banquet cook with wide-ranging culinary

experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Alila Marea Hyatt - Alila Marea Hotel

Encinitas, CA • 08/2022 - Current

Banquet cook, preparation of cold and hot food for weddings,receptions,stuff meals,follow BEO and contracts for events

The Inn At Rancho Santa Fe - Banquet Cook

San Diego, CA • 06/2021 - 07/2022

Pyramid Brewery - Server

Seattle, WA • 01/2011 - 03/2020

WORK HISTORY

Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.

•

Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared

sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and

efficiently.

•

Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored

perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.

•

Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.

•

Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.

•

Served food and beverages promptly with focused

attention to customer needs.

•

Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

•

SKILLS

Food Production

Management

•

• Critical Thinking

• Company Quality Standards

• Dietary Restrictions

• Recipe Cooking

• Timely Food Delivery

• Food Allergy Safety

Ballard High School

Seattle, WA • 09/1995

High School Diploma

EDUCATION

Aramark - Washinton State Convention Center

Seattle, WA • 02/2010 - 03/2020

Lead cook, my functions were to execute and supervise all the hot food for various events,tastings,receptions,high volume conventions

• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers. Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.

•

Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep

restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.

•

Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

•

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

LANGUAGES

Contact this candidate