Carlos Cruz
Orlando,FL
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Motivated kitchen leader offering dedicated experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Hiring and Recruiting Manager
Elite Strategic Solutions
Orlando, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs and develop customized recruitment plans tailored to each team''s requirements.
- Streamlined hiring processes by implementing efficient recruiting strategies and applicant tracking systems.
- Improved time-to-fill ratios by optimizing job advertisements, leveraging social media platforms, and utilizing employee referral programs.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by developing comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires.
- Designed, developed, and implemented successful recruitment process to fill more than Number vacancies each year.
- Developed comprehensive reporting systems to track recruitment metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement.
- Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications, and characteristics of top candidates.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
Senior Cook
Universal Studio Orlando
Orlando, FL
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health department guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with consistent attention to plating detail and presentation.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering strong relationships with co-workers and demonstrating leadership skills.
- Mentored junior cooks, providing guidance on advanced cooking techniques and best practices.
- Assisted in the design of weekly specials, incorporating seasonal ingredients for maximum freshness.
- Implemented proper food handling procedures, ensuring the safety of all dishes served to guests.
Cook
Gators Dockside
Orlando, FL
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Kitchen Manager
Gators Dockside
Orlando, FL
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Hired, trained and managed kitchen staff, including developing employees, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Managed restaurant marketing, sales building and community involvement.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Packed and unpacked shipments, collaborating with my AKM on discrepancies and kept precise log of receipts.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Gators Dockside
Orlando, FL
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Line Cook
Gators Dockside
Orlando, FL
04.2015 - 09.2017
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Sales Associate
Goodman And Dominguez /Traffic Shoes
Orlando, FL
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Line Cook
Little Caesars Pizza
Orlando, FL
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
University High School
Orlando, FL06.2013
Skills
-Food safety Management certification
-Hospitality Resource Supply certification
- Scheduling Staff
- Health Code Compliance
- Back of House Management
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Portion Control
- Training and Onboarding
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Profit Optimization
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
- Inventory Management
And many more skills that I have acquired while being a Kitchen Manager and line cook for the past 6 years
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Hiring and Recruiting Manager
Elite Strategic Solutions
02.2023 - Current
Senior Cook
Universal Studio Orlando
07.2021 - 02.2023
Cook
Gators Dockside
12.2020 - 07.2021
Kitchen Manager
Gators Dockside
07.2018 - 12.2020
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Gators Dockside
09.2017 - 07.2018
Sales Associate
Goodman And Dominguez /Traffic Shoes
05.2016 - 08.2016
Line Cook
Gators Dockside
04.2015 - 09.2017
Line Cook
Little Caesars Pizza
12.2014 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
University High School