Jeremy Lopez
Aguadilla
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Manjares Del Batey, skilled in food preparation and kitchen safety. Proven track record in enhancing productivity and reducing waste through effective portion control. Adept at fostering teamwork and communication, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Assistant
Supermercados Selectos Aguadilla
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food production processes, enhancing workflow.
- Learned food storage techniques to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss menu planning and special dietary requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, following established hygiene protocols diligently.
- Received training on kitchen equipment usage, contributing to safe operation practices.
- Anticipated guest's needs and responded to and acknowledged guests and resolved concerns.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues swiftly to maintain positive guest experiences despite setbacks.
- Executed portion control measures to minimize waste and optimize ingredient usage.
- Monitored food temperatures during storage and service to ensure compliance with health standards.
Culinary Assistant
Hospital Buen Samaritano
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and hospital guidelines.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations.
- Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and assisting with food ordering.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of food safety protocols and kitchen equipment.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, maintaining focus on quality service delivery.
- Implemented proper food handling techniques, maintaining strict adherence to safety standards and regulations.
Culinary Supervisor
Manjares Del Batey
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Observed culinary operations to identify areas for improvement and enhance productivity.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining excellent food quality by sourcing local ingredients whenever possible.
- Reduced food waste through careful portion control and creative use of leftovers in new dishes.
- Encouraged open communication among team members, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that contributed to consistent improvement in performance metrics across the board.
- Assisted in hiring decisions for kitchen staff members, contributing to a cohesive and skilled team dynamic.
- Effectively trained new hires on kitchen procedures, equipment usage, and safety protocols, ensuring they were well-prepared for success within the team.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
- Supported team to reach common goals.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
Education
Culinary Arts Certification - Culinary Arts
Unitec Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Aguadilla05.2019
Skills
- Kitchen safety
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Ingredient identification
- Portion control
- Nutrition
- Allergy awareness
- Menu planning
- Recipe execution
- Food cost control
- Teamwork
- Catering experience
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Timeline
Culinary Assistant
Supermercados Selectos Aguadilla
12.2024 - 04.2025
Culinary Assistant
Hospital Buen Samaritano
09.2022 - 04.2023
Culinary Supervisor
Manjares Del Batey
10.2021 - 07.2022
Culinary Arts Certification - Culinary Arts
Unitec Aguadilla, Puerto Rico