ALMA MARTINEZ
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic line cook with a proven track record at La Madeleine, excelling in food safety and quality control. Skilled in maintaining pristine kitchen environments and collaborating with team members to enhance efficiency. Known for engaging with customers and ensuring timely service while adhering to strict sanitation standards. Passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
La Madeleine
Houston , TX
12.2014 - Current
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Line Cook
Compass group
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Skills
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Workstation organization
- Problem solving
- Prep work
- Food storage
- Cleaning and organization
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
La Madeleine
12.2014 - Current
Line Cook
Compass group
01.2012 - 01.2014
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