David Lara
Dallas
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Buffalo’s Cafe, I excel in kitchen management and team collaboration. My expertise in food safety and cultural awareness has driven significant improvements in food quality and kitchen efficiency. Known for mentoring staff and reducing food waste by strategic planning, I bring adaptability and a strong customer focus to every role. I also am fluent in the Spanish language as it’s my first language.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook
McDonald's
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Chef
Buffalo’s Cafe
07.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
- Reduced food waste significantly, introducing composting program and revising portion sizes.
Crew Supervisor
KBS
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Achieved high-quality results with meticulous attention to detail in all tasks performed by the crew.
- Provided ongoing training and mentorship to new crew members, enhancing overall team performance.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting thorough safety briefings and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
- Increased crew efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and task delegation.
- Evaluated crew performance regularly against established metrics, providing constructive feedback to enhance individual skillsets.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Streamlined workflow processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements for increased productivity.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth collaboration on complex projects.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Paulding County High School
Dallas, GA05.2024
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Kitchen operations
- Team collaboration
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
- Frying techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Interactive communication skills
- Customer engagement
- Team management
- Employee training
- Native spanish fluency
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptability to change
- Cultural immersion
- Cultural awareness
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Buffalo’s Cafe
07.2024 - Current
Crew Supervisor
KBS
07.2024 - 09.2024
Cook
McDonald's
11.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma - General Studies
Paulding County High School
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