Aiden Guzman
Montgomery,IL
Summary
Recognized for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization while efficiently supporting kitchen operations with experience in excelling in safe food handling and teamwork. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and enhance productivity in fast-paced environments, ensuring exceptional hospitality and customer satisfaction. Determined to keep learning new skills and seek growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook and Dishwasher
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during closing to maximize productivity.
- Worked in portion and hot prep stations, followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Cook
Slim Chickens
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Mastered details of new menu items to provide tailored recommendations.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Sanitized kitchen by cleaning trash, tables, walls, and refrigerator equipment.
Busser and Food Runner
Maggiano's Little Italy
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained high standards of hospitality during high-volume work shifts, and fast-paced operations.
- Ensured a welcoming environment by removing waste and sanitizing surfaces from tables.
- Provided quick and efficient clearing of tables between courses.
- Delivering food and beverages for efficient customer service.
- Preparing various food items according to company recipes, using appropriate kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Supported the kitchen team by handling dishwashing and various related duties during peak times.
- Managed routine duties, including folding napkins, restocking, and organization.
Education
Plainfield North High School
Plainfield, ILSkills
- Attention to detail
- Safe food handling
- Positive and professional
- Cleaning and organization
- Order prioritization
- Effective planning
- Hospitality
- Patience and Perseverance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Certification
Food Handlers
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- Drawing
- Futbol
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Cooking with family
- Poetry
- Fishing
- Nature
Timeline
Prep Cook and Dishwasher
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
05.2025 - 07.2025
Cook
Slim Chickens
09.2023 - 02.2024
Busser and Food Runner
Maggiano's Little Italy
03.2023 - 09.2023
Plainfield North High School
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