Alex Ley Cruz
Ada
Summary
Detail-oriented kitchen cook with expertise in food preparation and sanitation practices. Skilled in inventory management and maintaining high-quality standards. Committed to ensuring kitchen safety and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cook
McDonald's
Ada
11.2025 - Current
- Prepared food items according to standardized recipes and procedures.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens safely.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, utensils, and kitchen areas consistently.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food service during peak hours.
- Followed safety guidelines to handle food products and prevent cross-contamination.
- Engaged with customers to provide friendly service and address inquiries promptly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance cooking techniques and product knowledge.
- Followed health and safety standards when handling food items.
- Organized kitchen storage areas to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and cold dishes according to recipes.
- Stocked kitchen with supplies such as food ingredients and cooking utensils.
- Checked temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Adhered to sanitation regulations when cleaning kitchen surfaces, utensils and equipment.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Assisted in training new cooks on proper methods of preparing meals.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on kitchen appliances to ensure safety.
- Notified manager immediately if any problems arose in the kitchen area.
- Baked breads, cakes, pies and other pastries as required by the chef.
- Weighed out ingredients for recipes accurately using scales provided.
- Maintained records of the quantity of food used daily for inventory purposes.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared quickly while still maintaining high quality standards.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in the preparation of food items.
- Plated finished dishes according to presentation guidelines set by head chef.
- Kept up-to-date with new cooking techniques, recipes and industry trends.
- Provided guidance on how best to cook certain types of meat or seafood items.
- Calculated and adjusted cooking times to accommodate high-volume orders or special events.
- Adjusted cooking methods and ingredients based on special dietary requirements.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce expenses without compromising food quality.
- Assisted in menu planning and pricing based on seasonal availability of ingredients.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Monitored kitchen inventory and reported needs for equipment repairs or replacements.
- Facilitated a team-oriented environment to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Controlled food waste by efficiently planning meal portions and utilizing leftovers.
- Provided exceptional attention to detail in garnishing and presenting dishes.
- Kept abreast of current culinary trends and techniques to enhance kitchen operations.
- Monitored food quality and presentation before serving to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Conducted routine inspections of kitchen area to ensure cleanliness and organization.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
buffet waiter
lucky tiger buffet
Ada
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Served food and beverages promptly to guests at the buffet station.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of buffet areas throughout service.
- Assisted guests in selecting menu items and answering inquiries.
- Replenished food items and supplies to ensure availability during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely food deliveries.
- Monitored guest satisfaction and addressed concerns as needed.
- Adhered to safety and hygiene standards while handling food items.
- Provided friendly customer service to enhance dining experiences for guests.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of dining area to meet health and safety standards.
- Assisted team members with cleaning designated areas, delivering beverages and restocking buffet dishes.
- Followed up with customers to determine buffet satisfaction and resolved issues or inquiries .
- Guided guests about general buffet arrangement and provided assistance locating dishes .
- Placed beverage orders for customers and answered questions about food and menu options.
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
- Greeted guests and provided them with menus.
- Quickly cleared tables to maintain customer flow throughout dining area.
- Maintained general ingredient knowledge of buffet dishes offered .
- Delivered checks, collected payments and provided accurate change for guests.
- Monitored assigned tables for beverage refills and condiment requests.
- Responded promptly to guest inquiries regarding ingredients used in specific dishes.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by wiping down surfaces and sweeping floors.
- Coordinated with kitchen personnel to ensure timely delivery of meals to buffet area.
- Replenished food items at regular intervals during peak hours in order to maintain freshness.
- Trained new employees on proper protocol for setting up buffets and serving customers.
- Assisted in preparing foods for the buffet line such as cutting vegetables or slicing meats.
- Followed sanitation guidelines while cleaning stations and disposing of waste materials.
- Set up buffet tables with food, beverages, plates, utensils, napkins, and condiments.
- Answered phone calls from customers inquiring about catering services for special events.
- Communicated with other restaurant staff members regarding customer complaints or requests.
- Checked expiration dates on food products and discarded any outdated items immediately.
- Adhered to all safety procedures while handling hot equipment or sharp objects.
- Ensured that all food was cooked to proper temperatures according to health regulations.
- Monitored the buffet area to ensure adequate supplies of food were available throughout the shift.
- Provided table service to guests by refilling drinks and clearing dishes.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as resetting tables and restocking supplies.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with guests.
- Informed guests of daily specials or menu changes when necessary.
- Stocked kitchen items such as dishes, glassware, cutlery, and linens on shelves or counters as needed.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver food smoothly, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
- Collected dishes promptly after each course, cleared crumbs and glassware and maintained customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Walked among tables and refilled water and beverage glasses or took orders for more drinks and food.
- Removed and replaced dirty dishes and utensils to maintain table settings.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Carried appetizer and drink trays around events and maneuvered around guests and furniture without spilling.
- Adhered to sanitation and safety policies, protecting establishment, and patrons.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Noted timing of meal progression, keeping kitchen staff informed.
- Verified food tray contents and transported each from kitchen to banquet hall.
- Educated guests on meals during by answering questions and bringing special orders.
- Served orders by picking up and delivering selections from kitchen.
- Presented meal options to help patrons select food and beverages.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
- Resolved guest complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned up spills and broken glassware and safely disposed of sharp pieces.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Oversaw inventory in buffet and reported replacement needs to kitchen management.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Inventory management
- Recipe adherence
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem resolution
- Communication skills
- Training facilitation
- Sanitation compliance
- Multitasking capacity
- Quality assurance and control
- Safe food handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Cook training
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
German
Elementary
French
Elementary
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
McDonald's
11.2025 - Current
buffet waiter
lucky tiger buffet
01.2025 - 10.2025