Cecilia Martinez
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Adept at elevating dining experiences, I honed my culinary and leadership skills at Olive Garden, mastering food preparation and presentation while ensuring kitchen efficiency. My ability to seamlessly blend strong customer service with meticulous sanitation practices contributed to enhanced guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 2
Sodexo USA
07.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Product Manager
Olive Garden
09.1999 - 06.2016
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
- Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
Cook Shift Leader
Olive Garden
09.1999 - 06.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
Culinary Assistant
Olive Garden
09.1999 - 06.2016
- Supported head chef in menu development, resulting in increased positive customer feedback.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious dishes according to established recipes.
- Assisted with training new hires, fostering a supportive team atmosphere and improving overall kitchen efficiency.
- Efficiently managed multiple orders simultaneously under pressure during peak hours without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changes in menu items or preparation methods as needed based on ingredient availability or seasonal trends.
- Expedited food preparation for large events, ensuring timely service and satisfied guests.
Education
High School Diploma - Finance
Benito Juárez
Mexico City Mexico 06.1988
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Sanitation Practices
- Grilling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Cook 2
Sodexo USA
07.2016 - Current
Product Manager
Olive Garden
09.1999 - 06.2016
Cook Shift Leader
Olive Garden
09.1999 - 06.2016
Culinary Assistant
Olive Garden
09.1999 - 06.2016
High School Diploma - Finance
Benito Juárez
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