Hugo Martinez
Phoenix
Summary
Hard working and enthusiastic cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Joy Ride Taco
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Overhauled kitchen organization system, increasing workspace functionality and expediting meal preparation times.
- Mentored junior cooks for improved cooking techniques, resulting in higher quality dishes and increased customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw timely completion of daily prep lists, ensuring essential mise en place was readily available for efficient service execution.
- Monitored food quality at all stages of production, ensuring consistently high standards were met across all dishes served.
- Reduced food waste by implementing portion control measures and closely monitoring inventory levels.
Line Cook
La Grande Orange Grocery And Pizzeria
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
Line Cook
The Good Egg
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Open the kitchen and set of for the day.
- checking temperatures, dates FIFO
- I was trained on helm plating and egg station
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cleaning procedures
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Workstation setup
- Kitchen management
- Food plating
- Line station oversight
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Ordering supplies
- Cross-training
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor
Joy Ride Taco
01.2023 - 05.2025
Line Cook
La Grande Orange Grocery And Pizzeria
01.2011 - 01.2020
Line Cook
The Good Egg
01.2008 - 01.2012
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