Andres Ramirez
Miami,FL
Summary
Motivated Chef in the making that wants to have an opportunity to show what he is capable of and to gain more knowledge in the foodservice industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Los Felix Miami
Miami, FL
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
Tortilla Maker
Los Felix Miami
Miami, FL
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Operated and maintained tortilla-making machines to produce high-quality products.
- Monitored machine performance, identified malfunctions, and adjusted settings as needed.
- Kept detailed records of daily production activities and reported any issues to supervisors.
- Followed established recipes for dough preparation and ensured that ingredients were accurately measured.
- Assisted in training new staff members in proper operation of machinery used in production.
- Conducted tests to ascertain moisture content, ph level or other important facets of materials undergoing processing changes.
Line Cook
Rincon Porteño Argentinean Grill & Pasta
Miami, Florida
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Answer, report and follow executive chef's instructions
- Keep a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage
- Perform inventory checks and complete food storage logs
- Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Contact: Mauricio Morales (Manager) 786-270-7529
Busboy
Rincon Porteño Argentinean Grill & Pasta
Miami, Florida
- Clearing tables of dirty utensils, napkins and dishes and cleaning surfaces so that they're ready for the next guests
- Helping the Dishwashers by sorting and organizing used tableware and readying it for washing
- Delivering food and helping with refills to aid Food Servers during peak restaurant times
Education
Associate of Science - Chef's Apprentice
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04-2024
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLHigh School -
John A. Ferguson Senior High School
Skills
- Time management
- Familiar with industry's best practices
- Cooperative (teamwork)
- Inventory Management
- Food presentation
- Recipe preparation
- Line Management
- POS control
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
Certification
ServSafe Certificate, 04/2022 - 04/2027
Accomplishments
- Student Honor Roll, 08/2020 - 06/2021, Awarded every grading period (4) during Junior Year
- Prostrate Culinary Team Competition - Culinary, 03/2022, 4th Place
- Hospitality Excellence Award by the FRLA, 03/2022, In recognition of outstanding achievement in the Florida Prostart Program.
- FCCLA Chicken Fabrication State Competition, 03/2022, Chicken Fabrication State Competition 2nd Place Award
- Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition Inc., 04/2022, First Premium youth division Culinary Team competition
- Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition Inc., 04/2022, 1st Place award final round Culinary Team competition
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Los Felix Miami
06.2022 - 05.2024
Tortilla Maker
Los Felix Miami
06.2022 - 05.2024
Line Cook
Rincon Porteño Argentinean Grill & Pasta
05.2020 - 05.2022
Busboy
Rincon Porteño Argentinean Grill & Pasta
Associate of Science - Chef's Apprentice
Miami Dade College
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Miami Dade College
High School -
John A. Ferguson Senior High School