BRYAN MONTALVO
Line Cook
Tracy, California
Summary
Motivated restaurant professional with a strong background in team leadership and operations. With more than 5 years of experience as a dedicated line cook in high-pressure kitchens. Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and excel in preparing food, mixing ingredients, and keeping food prep areas clean. Clear communicator with a team-oriented focus and advanced skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Dennys Restaurant
04.2024 - Current
- Carefully guided, prepared items into the oven and cooked them at precise temperatures and times to avoid skin burns.
- Oversaw inventory and restocked ingredients using the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) method to avoid spoilage
- Sprayed counters, food preparation areas, and equipment with sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination from raw meat and other items.
- Helped to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by producing high-quality food and providing prompt service
- Kept food in coolers, washed my hands frequently for health and safety.
- Used the computer system to send order information to the kitchen, as well as giving verbal instructions to other staff about customers' special requests and needs
- Wrapped and stored unused food in appropriate containers, and placed it in the refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Cleaned the grills, griddles, ovens, and fryers to sanitize the kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Kept the dining area clean and tidy by removing food wrappers from tables, emptying trash cans, and cleaning the floors during slow periods.
- Kept well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Immediately collaborated with the manager to resolve the issue quickly and avoid delays when serious equipment failures occurred.
Line Cook
Upper Crust Pizza, Patio and Wine Bar Phoenix
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Restocked all food items to ensure that the cooks had all of the ingredients they needed for service throughout the shift
- Organized inventory by unloading food supplies from distributor trucks
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
- Prepared food according to precise measurements and recipes
- Kept a clean kitchen by mopping, disinfecting the workspace, and washing all utensils and glassware on a regular basis
- Kept well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Prepared multiple items based on cooking times to ensure that the entire order was served hot.
Line Cook
Texas Road House Tracy
12.2014 - 12.2019
- Ensured that food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols were followed to ensure that staff and customers were safe
- Restocked all food items to ensure that the cooks had all of the ingredients they needed for service throughout the shift
- Organized inventory by unloading food supplies from distributor trucks
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
- Followed the restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products
- Made food according to recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste management guidelines
- Deep fried and grilled a variety of foods, including Steak.
Education
Certificate -
Jose Lopez Portillo
Tobobampo, Sinaloa 05.2001 -
Skills
Adaptability
Cooking
Customer Service
Food Safety
Ability to Work in a Team
Fast Learner
Communication Skills
Food Preparation
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Ability to Multitask
Knife Skills
Ingredient Preparation
Food presentation
Kitchen Operations
Server Communication
Following cooking methods
Kitchen Sanitation
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Line Cook
Dennys Restaurant
04.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Upper Crust Pizza, Patio and Wine Bar Phoenix
05.2020 - 02.2021
Line Cook
Texas Road House Tracy
12.2014 - 12.2019
Certificate -
Jose Lopez Portillo
05.2001 -
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