Manuel Verdugo

Fontana, CA 909-***-**** ad3tmr@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position in a fast paced, reputable kitchen as a prep cook, pasta cook, sauté cook, line cook, or broiler cook and utilize my previous experience to help a company grow. Also, where the opportunity to grow within a company exists.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communicates well with others

Team player, Leadership

Dependable, Responsible

Fast learner, Easily adapts

Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking

Functional Areas of Expertise

Line Cook/ Prep Cook

Prepared all food items in a hygienic and timely manner

Upheld the stocking of the items throughout the shift

Prepared items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and or marinating

Ensured compliance with menu, portioning, and presentation

Maintained food stations compliant with sanitation and hygienic regulations

Broiler Cook

Food preparation and portioning prior to service

Cook and prepare all menu items in accordance standards set by the Chef

Stocking and maintaining sufficient levels of food on the line

Broil and grill all meat or any other grill item on the menu when ordered

Prepare sauces and accompanying garnishes for all broiled and grilled menu items.

Sauté Cook

Responsibilities included serving food and beverages to customers with a friendly upbeat attitude.

Chose meats and vegetables that will best suit the type of dish ordered and prepare it by cutting, chopping, and marinating it.

Sauté ingredients by lightly frying them in a little oil and limited spices in pans and woks.

Check cooking timings to ensure that they are properly cooked.

Employment History

Line Cook/Bakery Section/Prep Cook 2019 – 2020

The Lodge Break Company, Woodland Hills, CA

Flat Top Griller/ Appetizer Cook/ Broil Station/ Line Cook 2017

HQ Gastro Pub, Woodland Hills, CA

Appetizer cook/ Flat Top Griller/ Prep Cook 2012 – 2015, 2019

BJ’s Restaurant, Woodland Hills, CA

Broiler Cook/ Sauté Cook/ Appetizer Cook/ Prep Cook 2013 – 2015, 2018

TGIF Fridays, Woodland Hills, CA

Sauté Cook/ Line Cook 2015

Jimmy’s Tavern, Woodland Hills, CA

Education

Fontana High School, CA

High School Diploma

Microsoft Computer Voc. Certification

For Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Excel

Computer Connection Certification

For Computer upgrade, networking, and computer building

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