Aristeo Cervantes
Bensenville ,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Kitchen Professional skilled in food preparation and kitchen operations, emphasizing food safety and sanitation. Expertise in portion control and inventory management enhances kitchen efficiency and service delivery. Maintains organized food storage and ensures timely restocking of supplies to support team productivity.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Drywall Installer
Map Construction
Chicago, Illinois
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Installed drywall panels on Map Construction commercial and residential projects.
- Measured wall layouts and marked cut lines for precise installation.
- Measured and cut drywall sheets to fit into wall frames.
- Cut drywall sheets to fit openings, corners, and ceiling spaces.
- Completed drywall finish work with exceptional quality and efficiency.
- Followed safety rules and maintained clean work areas throughout installations.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of each task assigned.
Line Preparation Cook
Bridgeway Senior Living
Bensenville, Illinois
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Prepared line items for senior living meals following kitchen service standards
- Chopped vegetables and portioned ingredients for daily menu production
- Set up serving stations for resident meal periods at Bridgeway Senior Living
- Replenished line supplies and maintained organized food storage areas
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Cleaned prep areas and sanitized equipment after kitchen shifts
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
Grill Cook
McDonald's Restaurant
Chicago, Illinois
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Operated grill equipment during fast-paced McDonald's Restaurant shifts
- Prepared grilled sandwiches and burgers following McDonald's kitchen standards
- Monitored food temperatures and cooking times for safe service
- Maintained clean grill stations and sanitized cooking surfaces
- Followed food safety procedures in McDonald's Restaurant kitchen
- Followed proper sanitation procedures during food preparation and storage.
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Complied with all safety standards while on the job.
Education
Servsafe Certification - Culinary Training Program
Cafe Liberty
Chicago, Illinois 07.2026 - 10.2026
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen sanitation
- Portion control
- Station setup
- Inventory restocking
- Knife skills
- Cutting techniques
- Attention to detail
- Dependable performance
- Safety protocol
- Team communication
- Attentive to detail
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Servsafe certified food service manager
Timeline
Servsafe Certification - Culinary Training Program
Cafe Liberty
07.2026 - 10.2026
Drywall Installer
Map Construction
01.2025 - 05.2026
Line Preparation Cook
Bridgeway Senior Living
09.2021 - 11.2024
Grill Cook
McDonald's Restaurant
06.2018 - 11.2020