Anthony Martinez
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Flexible willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Chili's Bar And Grill
Las Vegas, NV
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Prep Cook
Chilis's Bar And Grill
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Conversion Technician
Rhino Staging & Event Solutions
Las Vegas, Nv
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Setting and striking for major sporting events, concerts, conventions and corporate events.
Education
Associate Of Science - Construction Management
College of Southern Nevada
High School Diploma -
Desert Oasis High School
05.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Verify Ingredient Quality
- Crew Training
- Flattop and fryer knowledge
- Anticipating Problems
- Food Preparation
- Verbal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Certification
- Food handlers card
- OSHA 10 hour general industry
- State of Nevada private investigators licenseing board work card
Timeline
Conversion Technician
Rhino Staging & Event Solutions
09.2023 - Current
Prep Cook
Chilis's Bar And Grill
01.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Chili's Bar And Grill
07.2021 - Current
Associate Of Science - Construction Management
College of Southern Nevada
High School Diploma -
Desert Oasis High School