Abraham Ortega
San Antonio
Summary
Passionate culinary professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu planning, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Excel in fast-paced environments using strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.
Dedicated Cook with fine-tuned skills in grilling, saut?ing, and ingredient preparation. Valued employee known for staying calm in high-pressure environments. Highly experienced working in kitchens.
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Range steakhouse
San Antonio
01.2024 - Current
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
San Antonio
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
Line Cook
Rainforest Cafe
San Antonio
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Food Runner
Maria Mia
San Antonio
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and requests for additional items or services.
- Stocked displays with new and transferred merchandise.
- Employed strong organizational skills to handle high-volume service periods without compromising quality.
- Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.
- Resolved guest complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction.
- Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Innovative Approches To Education
San Antonio, TX06-2017
Skills
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Recipe adherence
- Time management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Food handler certification
- Prep work
- Food safety knowledge
- Leadership and decision making
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
- Food Handlers
- TABC
Timeline
Line Cook
Range steakhouse
01.2024 - Current
Delivery Driver
Amazon
11.2020 - 12.2022
Food Runner
Maria Mia
05.2017 - 09.2019
Line Cook
Rainforest Cafe
01.2016 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Innovative Approches To Education