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Diego Jimenez

Bayamón,PR

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Julio Cesar Cucina Italiana
01.2023 - 05.2023
    • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
    • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
    • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
    • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
    • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
    • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
    • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.

Line Cook

Il Nuovo Mercato
06.2022 - 08.2022
    • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
    • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
    • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
    • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
    • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
    • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
    • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Line Cook

La Fresqueria
02.2022 - 05.2022
    • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
    • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
    • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
    • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
    • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
    • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Dishwasher/Cook

Mereketengue
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez
05.2025

Skills

  • Verify Food Quality
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Food Safety Oversight
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Waste Control
  • Food Inventories
  • Production Preparation
  • Utensils and Equipment
  • Performance Improvement
  • Fine Dining Expertise
  • Food Preparation Techniques
  • Portion and Cost Control

Certification

30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health (OSHA)

Timeline

Chef

Julio Cesar Cucina Italiana
01.2023 - 05.2023

Line Cook

Il Nuovo Mercato
06.2022 - 08.2022

Line Cook

La Fresqueria
02.2022 - 05.2022

Dishwasher/Cook

Mereketengue
05.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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