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Andrew Quiroz

Walt Disney World Resort
El Paso

Summary

Transitioning from high-paced kitchen environment with focus on culinary arts and team collaboration. Skilled in managing kitchen operations and executing diverse recipes, ensuring quality and consistency. Looking to apply these transferable skills in new field while fostering growth and innovation.

Work History

1st Cook

5 Months
Walt Disney World Resort | 03.2026 - Current
  • Prepared and cooked high-quality meals in accordance with established recipes and guidelines.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure efficiency and safety.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and reporting shortages.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet customer demands during peak service hours.
  • Followed food safety protocols to uphold health standards and prevent contamination.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in menu items and special dietary requests from guests.
  • Supported head chef in training new staff on kitchen procedures and equipment use.
  • Contributed to menu development by suggesting innovative dish ideas based on seasonal ingredients.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Ensured adherence to health codes through regular cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
  • Consistently upheld restaurant reputation for exceptional cuisine by ensuring a strict adherence to established quality benchmarks and promptly addressing any guest feedback.
  • Mitigated risk of cross-contamination by diligently following proper sanitation practices when handling allergens or raw ingredients.

Education

Culinary Arts - Culinary

Southwest University | El Paso, TX | 08.2026

National Technical Honor Society

Skills

Training new staff
Food preparation
Knife skills
Creativity in cooking
Continuous learning attitude
Sanitation practices
Food waste reduction
Cooking equipment operation
Allergen awareness
Sauce making
Portion control
Recipe development
Food costing
Mise en place organization
Cooking under pressure
Food plating techniques

Timeline

1st Cook

Walt Disney World Resort
03.2026 - CurrentRead More

Southwest University

Culinary Arts from Culinary
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Andrew Quiroz