Carmen Rosario
Chef
Rockville,MD
Summary
Flexible Cook 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Not Your Average Joes
08.2016 - 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Line Cook and Prep Cook
IPic Theaters
10.2013 - 06.2016
Line Cook
North Italia Restaurant
01.2021 - 12.2021
Line Cook
Norbeck Country Club
06.2016 - 07.2017
Prep Cook
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group Inc.
08.2013 - 05.2016
Prep Cook
Paladar Latín Kitchen
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Cooked Number take-out orders per shift and securely packaged and labeled each order.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Prepared average of Number menu items per shift.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Reduced food costs Number% by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
Prep Cook
Music Center Strarthmore ( Compáss Group )
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- 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.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Cooked Number take-out orders per shift and securely packaged and labeled each order.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared average of Number menu items per shift.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Reduced food costs Number% by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
Team Member
Chipotle Grill
12.2010 - 08.2013
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Sought out ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking packing labels while packaging products.
- Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
- Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
- Instructed junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
- Lifted, stacked and transported boxes using hard cart and forklift.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Operated production machinery safely to reduce workplace accidents.
- Created appealing displays for routine arrangements and special promotions.
- Adapted plans and adjusted equipment to maintain high standards of functionality and safety.
- Safely operated finishing tool to prepare products for inspections and packaging.
- Coordinated work of project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project and team leadership to enhance success.
- Operated material moving equipment to move heavy loads and maintain production levels.
- Handled troubleshooting tasks and used repair methods to immediately rectify assembly line issues.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
- Reviewed component quality to assess conformance with tolerances and remove unacceptable products.
- Conducted frequent equipment inspections and basic repair actions to keep machinery operating at peak levels.
- Reviewed project specifications and drawings prior to assembling complex components to better understand assignments and expected deadlines.
Education
Degree Sicologia - Health
Universidad Tecnológica De Santiago ( UTESA )
Dominican Republic06.1991
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Team Coordination
- Recipe Creation
- Cleaning and Organization
Timeline
Line Cook
North Italia Restaurant
01.2021 - 12.2021
Line Cook
Not Your Average Joes
08.2016 - Current
Line Cook
Norbeck Country Club
06.2016 - 07.2017
Line Cook and Prep Cook
IPic Theaters
10.2013 - 06.2016
Prep Cook
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group Inc.
08.2013 - 05.2016
Prep Cook
Paladar Latín Kitchen
09.2012 - 09.2013
Prep Cook
Music Center Strarthmore ( Compáss Group )
01.2012 - 02.2013
Team Member
Chipotle Grill
12.2010 - 08.2013
Degree Sicologia - Health
Universidad Tecnológica De Santiago ( UTESA )
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