Bolivar Macias
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Hilton, excelling in food preparation and presentation. Proven track record in mentoring staff and enhancing teamwork, while implementing efficient inventory management to reduce waste. Skilled in sanitation practices and time management, consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining safety standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Cook
Hilton
06.2022 - 11.2025
- Led kitchen team in food preparation and presentation for high-volume service.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
- Mentored junior cooks, enhancing their culinary skills and adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed daily specials, incorporating seasonal ingredients to elevate menu offerings.
- Contributed to successful catering events by efficiently preparing large quantities of food while maintaining quality standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Cook Shift Leader
Pappasito Cantina
06.2005 - 01.2022
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely meal preparation and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and cooking techniques.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Skills
- Sanitation practices
- Allergen awareness
- International cuisine
- Cleaning and organization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified ServeSafe
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
1st Cook
Hilton
06.2022 - 11.2025
Cook Shift Leader
Pappasito Cantina
06.2005 - 01.2022