Seasoned Cook specializing in food safety, sanitation, and recipe adherence. Expertise in high-volume meal preparation, portion control, and maintaining organized workstations in fast-paced environments. Strong background in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques, complemented by years of hands-on experience.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
COOK II
Mackinaw Seasonal Resorts
Mackinac Island, Michigan
07.2026 - Current
Prepared meal items for seasonal resort guests throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
Delivered breakfast, lunch, and dinner service for seasonal resort guests.
Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner items for seasonal resort guests.
Maintained safe food handling and sanitation practices during resort operations
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Followed Mackinaw seasonal resort recipes and portion standards for consistent food prep.
Maintained recipe and portion compliance with Mackinaw seasonal resort standards.
Monitored food freshness and rotated perishable stock to minimize spoilage.
Protected ingredient quality by monitoring freshness and rotating perishable stock.
Stored ingredients safely in coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas.
Arranged ingredients in coolers, freezers, and dry storage to ensure food safety compliance.
Grilled meats and vegetables to meet restaurant temperature standards. following restaurant kitchen temperature standards.
Cook ll
South Beach Bar & Grille
San Diego, California
10.2025 - 06.2026
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Prepared grilled, fried, and sautéed items for guests, ensuring timely service and high-quality standards.
Monitored food temperatures and quality during prep and plating to ensure compliance with safety and taste standards.
Chopped vegetables and herbs for meal preparation and portioned mise en place for daily service.
Maintained clean workstations, tools, and cooking equipment throughout service.
Collaborated with teammates to prepare dishes efficiently in a fast-paced environment, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
Communicated menu changes and special requests with kitchen and front staff.
Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items that meet needs and preferences.
Butcher
Riu Hotels & Resorts
Ocho Rios , St Ann
2025 - 2025
Cut, trimmed, and portioned meats to meet customer and display specifications.
Processed sides of beef, whole pigs, chickens and other animals to separate into individual cuts.
Cut beef, pork, and poultry to customer specifications
Trim fat and prepare meat for display cases
Inspect meat for freshness, color, and quality
Package cuts and label products for sale
Stocked shelves with a variety of freshly cut meats for customer selection. with freshly cut meats for customers to purchase.
Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
Enforced approved safety codes and cultivated an orderly and systematic environment.
Cook
Riu Hotels & Resorts
Ocho Rios, St,Ann
2022 - 2025
Prepared menu items for all-inclusive resort breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
Operated grills, ovens, fryers, and stovetops in busy resort kitchens.
Coordinated with chefs and servers to ensure efficient meal service.
Measured ingredients and followed recipes for consistent guest meals.
Oversaw portion control during preparation and plating to ensure consistency.
Implemented sanitation practices to maintain food safety and quality.
Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Kitchen Steward
Riu Hotels & Resorts
Ocho Rios , St,Ann
2016 - 2022
Sanitized work areas following RIU Hotels hygiene standards
Cleaned dishes, glassware, and cookware in resort kitchen operations
Operated pot-washing machinery to uphold hygienic standards in a work environment.
Stored clean dishes, glassware and flatware in appropriate places after washing them.
Collected waste and organized kitchen stations to support an efficient workflow.
Removed garbage from kitchen bins to maintain cleanliness. throughout the kitchen area.
Set up banquet tables according to instructions given by supervisors or catering staff.