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Mayolo Lopez

Carson,CA

Summary

Dependable Cook bringing positive attitude and strong teamwork skills to kitchen environment. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices combined with ability to follow recipes and prepare ingredients. Dedicated to creating delicious meals and contributing to high-quality dining experience. Adaptable to the company's needs in any station or role to ensure all needs are met.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barback

Madre Oaxacan Restaurant
10.2015 - Current
  • Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
  • Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
  • Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
  • Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
  • Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Deliver large food orders to companys and events as directed by the restaurant owner
  • Assist in catering events for the restaurant when requested by the restaurant owner
  • Assist the owner in Mezcal tastings held at the restaurant delivering a unique experience to our costumers on our new product

Kitchen Department Manager /Head Chef

Carson Senior Assisted Living
08.1995 - 01.2025
  • Balanced staffing needs with budget constraints, effectively managing labor costs without compromising service quality.
  • Led regular staff meetings to discuss operational challenges, share best practices, and ensure alignment with company goals.
  • Maintained compliance with local health regulations through diligent adherence to sanitation procedures.
  • Increased employee retention rates through effective hiring practices and ongoing training programs.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
  • Coordinated special events catering services, providing exceptional food offerings tailored to individual client requests.
  • Ensured timely food preparation while adhering to strict quality control guidelines, resulting in consistently positive guest feedback.
  • Developed strong team cohesion by fostering open communication and providing constructive feedback to staff members.
  • Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste and optimizing budget allocation for food supplies.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors, securing high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.

Dishwasher

Huntington Retirement
07.2001 - 04.2005
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.

Food Prep Cook

Casa De Los Amigos
02.2000 - 08.2004
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by following food safety guidelines and proper equipment usage.
  • Excelled under pressure during peak service hours, maintaining accuracy and speed throughout meal rushes.
  • Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow prompt serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
  • Improved overall kitchen workflow by multitasking effectively and anticipating needs of fellow staff members.

Skills

  • Efficient multitasking
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Flexible schedule
  • Stock rotation
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Safe food handling
  • Ordering procedures
  • Kitchen communication
  • Health code compliance
  • Cost control

Certification

ServSafe Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Barback

Madre Oaxacan Restaurant
10.2015 - Current

Dishwasher

Huntington Retirement
07.2001 - 04.2005

Food Prep Cook

Casa De Los Amigos
02.2000 - 08.2004

Kitchen Department Manager /Head Chef

Carson Senior Assisted Living
08.1995 - 01.2025

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