Brylle Christopher A. Cortez
Spanaway,WA
Summary
Dedicated cook with over 20 years in the food industry, specializing in high-quality meal preparation and strict adherence to health and safety regulations. Proven track record in training kitchen staff and optimizing kitchen operations to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Officer
Northwest Ice
Tacoma, Washington
2026.02 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items using fresh ingredients and seasonal produce.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies, and ordering replacements as needed.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain food quality and prevent contamination.
- Developed new recipes based on customer feedback and seasonal trends in the market.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, surfaces, and utensils to maintain hygiene standards.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure optimal flavor and presentation of dishes served.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured organized and tidy production area to promote a safe working environment.
Nutrition Services (Cook)
St.Clare Hospital
Lakewood, Washington
2024.06 - 2026.02
- Prepares food for patient, staff and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques.
- Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment.
- Support quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.
- Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, oven, fryers, steamers, etc., stove tops, and grills.
- Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
- Follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding and storage processes.
- Avoids cross contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
- Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment and machinery.
Cook I
BR Management Services, Inc.
Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wa
2023.12 - 2024.06
- Performs a variety of tasks concerned with the preparation and serving of food.
- Prep and cook food, following the recipe cards.
- Ensure all entrees are prepared according to the Food Service recipe services.
- Maintaining standards of sanitation and cleanliness within the kitchen in compliance with the Tri-Service Food Code.
- Replenish all entrees in the food warmers as necessary.
- Cover, time and date all leftover and place them in the proper storage.
- Other duties as assigned.
Assistant Manager (Cook)
Rainer Rehabilitation
Puyallup, Washington
2022.08 - 2023.09
- Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
- Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
- Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
- Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.
- Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.
- Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
- Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
Dietary Aide IV (Cook)
Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, Washington
2017.05 - 2022.08
- Read food orders and prepared food according to instructions and customer satisfaction in a healthcare environment.
- Set Up Sanitations with food items condiments and drinks.
- Operated a variety of kitchen equipment to sliced meat, vegetables and other food items using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures.
- Clean and Sanitized work stations and all areas.
- Conduct a Food Safety Standards.
Cook (on call)
St. Clare Hospital
Lakewood, Wa
2016.04 - 2017.06
- Preparing Food such as main entrees, soup and sauces in an institutional (hospital) setting.
- Using basic and advance cooking techniques, standardized and plating guidelines.
- Preparing proper diet food for the patient.
- Clean and Sanitized work stations and all areas.
- Conduct a Food Safety Standards.
Dinning Facility Attendant
BR Management Service Inc.
Dupont, Wa
2014.09 - 2017.04
- Uphold highest standard for cleanliness of the facility.
- Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment.
- Used chemicals and other cleansing equipment in a proper, safe and responsible manner.
Kitchen Cook
Greek Cafe
Bridgeport, Wa
2010.10 - 2014.11
- Led shift while personally preparing food items and executing request based on required specifications.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
Kitchen Manager
Cheers Bar and Grill
Meridian, Wa
2005.07 - 2010.10
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, and training new members.
- Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
Education
High school Diploma -
Mherrynoll Montesorri High School
Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines2004-01
Skills
- Strong Attention to safe food handling procedures
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Food regulation compliance
- Supply ordering ability
- Able to keep a clean and sanitary work station
- Meal preparation expertise
- Kitchen management
- Food standards enforcement
- American cuisine expert
- Able to handle food products frequently
- Dietary compliance
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Operations management
- Food handling
- Cleaning and organization
- Fine dining
- Health and safety compliance
- Positive and professional
- Cooking
Timeline
Cook Officer
Northwest Ice
2026.02 - Current
Nutrition Services (Cook)
St.Clare Hospital
2024.06 - 2026.02
Cook I
BR Management Services, Inc.
2023.12 - 2024.06
Assistant Manager (Cook)
Rainer Rehabilitation
2022.08 - 2023.09
Dietary Aide IV (Cook)
Good Samaritan Hospital
2017.05 - 2022.08
Cook (on call)
St. Clare Hospital
2016.04 - 2017.06
Dinning Facility Attendant
BR Management Service Inc.
2014.09 - 2017.04
Kitchen Cook
Greek Cafe
2010.10 - 2014.11
Kitchen Manager
Cheers Bar and Grill
2005.07 - 2010.10
High school Diploma -
Mherrynoll Montesorri High School