David Pena resume
DAVID PENA
206 N. Parkview st apt 405 Los Angeles, CA 90026 U.S.A M------------------------
FOCUS STATEMENT
To obtain a part/full time job in the restaurant business.
EDUCATION
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts,Los Angeles,CA August 2011-present Expected Graduation: August 2012; Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Safeserve Certification,National Restuarant Association
EXPERIENCE
Line cook
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Saks Fifth Ave
Beverly Hills, CA
July 2012-March 2015
Saks, Inc., originally Proffitt's Inc. until 1998, is a Fortune 1000 operator of high-end department stores in the United States under the nameplate Saks Fifth Avenue.
• Conducted preliminary food preparation.
• Prepared and cooked menu items.
• Responsible for setting up serving lines, garnishing food items, and applying food protection and sanitation measures.
• Responsible for receiving and properly storing supply shipments.
Fruit designer/deliveries Nov 2010-July 2012 ------------
Edible arrangements
Westwood
Edible Arrangements is a U.S.-based franchising business that specializes in fresh fruit arrangements, melding the concept of fruit baskets with designs inspired by the floral business.
• Conducted preliminary food preparation.
• Prepared and cooked menu items.
• Responsible for setting up serving lines, garnishing food items, and applying food protection and sanitation measures.
• Responsible for receiving and properly storing supply shipments.
Line Cook April 2015- October 2015 Hollywood Bowl -Patina Group
Hollywood
The Hollywood Bowl is an amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
• Conducted preliminary food preparation
• Cooked and executed menu items to customers satisfaction.
• Received and stored kitchen products
• High paced kitchen with quality high end product.
Line Cook
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The Party Staff
Hollywood, California
Temporary staff for caterers, private and corporate events. Includes services, options and locations.
• Conducted preliminary food preparation.
Sep 2015- Nov 2015
• Prepared and cooked menu items.
• Responsible for setting up serving lines, garnishing food items, and applying food protection and sanitation measures.
• Responsible for receiving and properly storing supply shipments.
• Also Worked Events such as, the Grand Reopening of the Petersen Automotive Museum
• Maria Sharapova and Friends Tennis event which was held at UCLA
• Victor Noval's Christmas Party in his beautiful home in Beverly Hills.
Line Cook /Server
Hotel Figueroa
Jan 2018-Present
los angeles,california
• Conducted preliminary food preparation.
• Prepared and cooked menu items.
• Responsible for setting up serving lines, garnishing food items, and applying food protection and sanitation measures.
• Responsible for receiving and properly storing supply shipments. Hotel Figueroa
• Wolfgang Puck Scholarship
• Les Dames dÉscoffier Scholarship Employee of the Month, November 2018Hotel Figueroa, Los Angeles ,CA
SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
• Bilingual
• Knife skills
• Saute,Grill, Braise,Fry, Bake And Poach
• Soup,Stocks,Mother sauces, Salads, Appetizers,Entrees, Desserts
• Understands tasting product before it is complete to ensure satisfaction and proper seasoning for customer
• Follow sanitary guidelines and ensures proper food handling and food storage
• Good Product Identification
• Follow Directions
• Reliable
DAVID PENA
206 N. Parkview st apt 405 Los Angeles, CA 90026 U.S.A M------------------------
FOCUS STATEMENT
To obtain a part/full time job in the restaurant business.
EDUCATION
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts,Los Angeles,CA August 2011-present Expected Graduation: August 2012; Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Safeserve Certification,National Restuarant Association
EXPERIENCE
Line cook
S------------
Saks Fifth Ave
Beverly Hills, CA
July 2012-March 2015
Saks, Inc., originally Proffitt's Inc. until 1998, is a Fortune 1000 operator of high-end department stores in the United States under the nameplate Saks Fifth Avenue.
• Conducted preliminary food preparation.
• Prepared and cooked menu items.
• Responsible for setting up serving lines, garnishing food items, and applying food protection and sanitation measures.
• Responsible for receiving and properly storing supply shipments.
Fruit designer/deliveries Nov 2010-July 2012 ------------
Edible arrangements
Westwood
Edible Arrangements is a U.S.-based franchising business that specializes in fresh fruit arrangements, melding the concept of fruit baskets with designs inspired by the floral business.
• Conducted preliminary food preparation.
• Prepared and cooked menu items.
• Responsible for setting up serving lines, garnishing food items, and applying food protection and sanitation measures.
• Responsible for receiving and properly storing supply shipments.
Line Cook April 2015- October 2015 Hollywood Bowl -Patina Group
Hollywood
The Hollywood Bowl is an amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
• Conducted preliminary food preparation
• Cooked and executed menu items to customers satisfaction.
• Received and stored kitchen products
• High paced kitchen with quality high end product.
Line Cook
------------
The Party Staff
Hollywood, California
Temporary staff for caterers, private and corporate events. Includes services, options and locations.
• Conducted preliminary food preparation.
Sep 2015- Nov 2015
• Prepared and cooked menu items.
• Responsible for setting up serving lines, garnishing food items, and applying food protection and sanitation measures.
• Responsible for receiving and properly storing supply shipments.
• Also Worked Events such as, the Grand Reopening of the Petersen Automotive Museum
• Maria Sharapova and Friends Tennis event which was held at UCLA
• Victor Noval's Christmas Party in his beautiful home in Beverly Hills.
Line Cook /Server
Hotel Figueroa
Jan 2018-Present
los angeles,california
• Conducted preliminary food preparation.
• Prepared and cooked menu items.
• Responsible for setting up serving lines, garnishing food items, and applying food protection and sanitation measures.
• Responsible for receiving and properly storing supply shipments. Hotel Figueroa
• Wolfgang Puck Scholarship
• Les Dames dÉscoffier Scholarship Employee of the Month, November 2018Hotel Figueroa, Los Angeles ,CA
SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
• Bilingual
• Knife skills
• Saute,Grill, Braise,Fry, Bake And Poach
• Soup,Stocks,Mother sauces, Salads, Appetizers,Entrees, Desserts
• Understands tasting product before it is complete to ensure satisfaction and proper seasoning for customer
• Follow sanitary guidelines and ensures proper food handling and food storage
• Good Product Identification
• Follow Directions
• Reliable