James Echeverria
Hacienda Heights, 91745
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Summary
Experienced Line Cook with 3 years of hands-on experience of receiving produce, prepping ingredients and cooking recipes for guests at a company standard. Safety has always been a predominant factor in working in a high paced environment such as a line kitchen. As a Line Cook, the acquired skills come into use of knife handling, precise measuring and creating aesthetically pleasing dishes safely and quickly, but in a pristine condition. Furthermore, proper hygienic standard have always been implemented in the workstation for others and the safety of the restaurant
Experience
June 2020- December 2021
The Cheesecake Factory, Brea, CA- Line Cook
● Tasked with handling and ensuring all ingredients from produce and food service deliver orders hit quality standards.
● Taught and excelled on the kitchen stations of Grill, Broiler, Appetizer and Pasta.
● Instructed to teach new Line Cooks with Company policies of kitchen efficiency and safety.
● Conducted opening shifts and ensured all stations were stocked with essential ingredients, ready for service.
June 2020- March 2021
Mckesson Distribution Center, Chino, CA- Equipment Driver/ Inventory Stocker
● Trained on and operated RSR order picker to organize and deliver pallets of product to designated locations.
● Organized, counted and restocked products in the "LUM" picking module.
● Given responsibility to guide and train new hires on company etiquette. 2
December 2019-June 2020
Walmart Fulfillment Center, Chino, CA- Seasonal Warehouse Associate
● Processed and packed customers orders that weighed upwards of 70lbs
● Tasked with training new onboard recruits on procedure, protocol and safety
● Responsible with upholding hygiene standards of work stations and encouraging others to do the same.
● Operated CR transporting vehicles to deliver pallets of orders ready to ship. April 2019 - February 2020
Bj’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, City of Industry, CA - Line Cook/ Server
● Managed multiple tables of guests in a courtesy and professional manner.
● Utilized POS systems to input, change and add-on for guest tables.
● Delegated with fellow Line Cooks to output food orders in a swift fashion.
● Obtained skills in meat slicing, knife handling and prepping ingredients. April 2019- September 2019
Denny’s, Norwalk, CA - Server
● Responsible for ringing in orders for guests and handling service in a quick, but pristine matter.
● Operated POS systems to input and organize orders.
● Handled cash registers and deposited order cash into the restaurant's system. November 2018 - April 2019
East Whittier Glass Warehouse, La Habra, CA - Shop Helper
● Required to inspect pieces of shower enclosures and windows.
● Tasked with installation of glass works, varying from storefront to bathroom.
● Handled 100+ lbs pieces of glass and store in warehouse shelves and delivery trucks. June 2017-November 2018
Mcdonald’s, Whittier, CA - Cashier/Cook
● Introduced to and trained with POS systems
● Took orders in the front counters of the restaurant and the drive-thru.
● Cooked and prepared orders in the kitchen for the dining room and drive-thru.
● Performed cleaning tasks to maintain restaurant's hygiene. 3
Education
May 2014- August 2018
La Habra High School, La Habra - High School Diploma
● Graduated from La Habra High School in 2018 with 3.5 G.P.A with high honors.
● Participated in various academic clubs, such as Physics club and Business Club.
● Elected part of the 2018 Senior Student Board.
March 2021- Present
Mt. San Antonio College
● Currently enrolled to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts.