Carmen Liliana Rivera
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Adept Head Cook with a proven track record at Rio Bravo Mexican Grill, enhancing dining experiences through exceptional food plating and presentation, and rigorous food safety practices. Demonstrates strong verbal communication and multitasking abilities, significantly elevating kitchen standards and meal quality. Skilled in preventing food spoilage and ensuring compliance with health regulations, consistently delivering top-tier culinary results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Rio Bravo Mexican Grill
Richardson, TX
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations to enhance the overall dining experience for guests.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Cook
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante
Plano, TX
07.2014 - 12.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
University of Nuevo Leon
Monterrey, MexicoSkills
- Food Storage
- Verbal and written communication
- Food Preparation
- Meal Preparation
- Food Safety
- Food spoilage prevention
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Garnishing Techniques
- Food plating and presentation
- Plating techniques
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Cook
Rio Bravo Mexican Grill
01.2019 - 05.2024
Cook
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante
07.2014 - 12.2018
University of Nuevo Leon