Brian Rosas
Norristown
Summary
Detail-oriented Culinary Professional experienced in food preparation, menu planning, and inventory management. Achieved high productivity and efficient task completion through effective problem-solving and strong communication skills. Focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences in fast-paced environments while adapting to last-minute changes.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
The Capital Grill
King of Prussia
09.2023 - Current
- Prepare high-quality dishes following established recipes and presentation standards
- Grilled meats and seafood to meet customer specifications, ensuring desired flavors and textures
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall kitchen efficiency
- Implement time management techniques to optimize workflow during peak service periods
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper usage and maintenance for optimal Performance
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Sabrina’s Cafe
Wynnewood
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Supervised kitchen staff to maintain efficient food preparation and service.
- Led staff and coordinated activities to maintain seamless kitchen operations.
- Supervised food preparation, cooking, and cleanup, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitored inventory and managed supply orders while training and scheduling staff to create a positive work environment.
- Maintained high food presentation standards to enhance customer experience.
Steward
The Cheesecake Factory
King of Prussia
11.2020 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with kitchen to streamline workflow during peak hours, enhancing overall service efficiency
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage
- Assisted in training new stewards on company policies and procedures, fostering a supportive team environment
- Inspected incoming deliveries for freshness, damage, and proper labeling, and documented any discrepancies.
- Organized and stored food items in designated areas, following food safety and rotation procedures to maintain freshness.
- Inspected incoming deliveries for freshness, damage, and proper labeling, and documented any discrepancies.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skill, improve performance and cross- train for other positions
Line Cook
Mortons Steak House
King of Prussia
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared and cooked full-course meals according to restaurant recipes and specifications, ensuring consistency and quality
- Grilled various meats to customer preferences, ensuring optimal flavor and tenderness. and seafood to customer specifications
- Prepared meats, poultry, and fish for frying, maintaining high standards of food safety and preparation
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards
- Grilled meats and seafood to precise customer specifications, enhancing dining experience through attention to detail
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Montgomery Community College
Blue Bell, PA 09.2021 - 05.2023
Highschool Diploma -
Norristown Area High School
Norristown, PASkills
- Food safety compliance
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Grilling methods
- Recipe adaptation
- Menu item memorization
- Portion management
- Inventory management
- Supply chain management
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Collaborating and teamwork
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Foodservice sanitation
LANGUAGES
Spanish, English
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Sabrina’s Cafe
09.2025 - 06.2026
Line Cook
The Capital Grill
09.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Mortons Steak House
06.2023 - 02.2024
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Montgomery Community College
09.2021 - 05.2023
Steward
The Cheesecake Factory
11.2020 - 12.2025
Highschool Diploma -
Norristown Area High School