MARIA BACQUIE
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Skilled Hot Line Cook with diverse experience in preparing a variety of cuisine types under high-pressure environments. Showcased ability to manage multiple cooking stations, ensuring timely delivery of dishes without compromising on quality. Possess strong knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation regulations. Previous roles have highlighted adaptability, team collaboration skills, and an innovative approach to menu creation and presentation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hot Line Cook
Monarch Restaurant
Houston, TX
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared and cooked food items in accordance with recipes and established standards.
- Maintained a clean, sanitary work area in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, fryers, stoves, slicers, mixers.
- Stocked and replenished ingredients from storage areas to workstations as needed.
- Followed proper plate presentation techniques and quality standards for all dishes served.
Prep Cook
Houstonian Hotel Club & Spa
HOUSTON, TX
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
Cook
Cutumba Restaurant
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Accountability
Education
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba
05.2005 - 07.2010
- Managed and monitored the implementation of accountability strategies across multiple departments.
- Maintained accountability of sensitive items and documents.
- Maintained accountability of tools and supplies issued from supply room inventory.
Education
Accountability
Universidad De Orient
Cuba02-2007
Skills
- Temperature Control
- Food presentation
- Hygiene standards
- Sanitation Practices
- Stock Rotation
- Knife Skills
- Portion Control
- Food Plating
- Surface cleaning
- Food Storage
- Food Preparation
- Food handling
Certification
- Food Handler
Timeline
Hot Line Cook
Monarch Restaurant
02.2024 - 09.2024
Prep Cook
Houstonian Hotel Club & Spa
02.2023 - 10.2023
Cook
Cutumba Restaurant
05.2012 - 01.2015
Accountability
Education
05.2005 - 07.2010
Accountability
Universidad De Orient
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