Ana Martin Caracheo

Restaurant Cook

Hardee's Restaurant

Rome, GA

05.2004 - Current

Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in the preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Consistently met high-volume demands during peak business hours without compromising on food quality or presentation standards.
Improved recipe consistency by accurately measuring ingredients and following standardized cooking procedures.
Demonstrated strong work ethic by arriving punctually for shifts, maintaining a professional attitude, and exhibiting pride in personal appearance as a representative of the restaurant brand.
Increased ticket times by efficiently multitasking between multiple order preparations without sacrificing attention to detail or presentation standards.
Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and maintaining an organized kitchen workspace.
Achieved consistent Food Safety Inspection scores by maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant working environment.
Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing standardized recipes, cutting down prep time.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Managed food inventory for efficient use, reducing waste and saving costs.
Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing proper food prep techniques and organization methods.
Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Maintenance the grills and all other cooking devices that needed to be broken down to pieces and cleaned. Including making minor repairs to them when needed or if they were to break down.