Miguel Garcia Castaneda
Phoenix
Summary
Versatile and hardworking culinary professional with experience ranging from line cook to kitchen manager in fast-paced restaurant and country club environments. Proven ability to handle high-volume service, manage kitchen operations, and maintain food quality and safety standards. Adaptable to all kitchen roles including prep, line, and leadership positions. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and hands-on leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Chompie’s Bagels
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2026 - Current
- Prepare breakfast and lunch items in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Execute prep work including slicing, portioning, and ingredient setup
- Maintain food quality, speed, and consistency during peak service hours
- Follow strict food safety and sanitation standards
- Support multiple stations as needed to meet service demands
Culinary / Kitchen Team Member
Paradise Valley Country Club
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared food for club dining, events, and banquets
- Assisted with prep, line service, and plating for members and guests
- Followed standardized recipes and portion guidelines
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and prep areas
- Worked collaboratively with chefs and kitchen staff to meet service demands
Kitchen Manager
Harold’s Corral
Cave Creek, AZ
05.2018 - 06.2025
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient service and consistent food quality
- Supervised, trained, and scheduled kitchen staff
- Managed food preparation, line execution, and plating during peak service hours
- Maintained compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Assisted with inventory control, ordering, and waste reduction
- Led by example in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment
Line Cook
Buffalo Chip
Cave Creek, AZ
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to restaurant standards
- Worked multiple stations during high-volume service periods
- Assisted with prep work including chopping, portioning, and stocking
- Maintained clean, organized workstations following health code standards
- Supported team members to ensure timely and accurate order completion
Education
High School Diploma -
Secundaria Tech
Michuacon, Mexico05-1997
Skills
- Line Cooking & Food Preparation
- Grill, Fry, Prep & Multiple Stations
- Kitchen Management & Team Leadership
- High-Volume Service
- Knife Skills & Portion Control
- Inventory, Ordering & Receiving
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Training & Supervising Staff
- Opening & Closing Procedures
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Highly motivated
Availability
Open to prep cook, line cook, sous chef, and kitchen management opportunities, Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Chompie’s Bagels
01.2026 - Current
Culinary / Kitchen Team Member
Paradise Valley Country Club
01.2025 - 12.2025
Kitchen Manager
Harold’s Corral
05.2018 - 06.2025
Line Cook
Buffalo Chip
09.2014 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Secundaria Tech