Cris Castillo
Madison,TN
Summary
A motivated individual, eager and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Waldo's
Nashville, TN
06.2026 - Current
- Cooked menu items on grill, fryer, and stovetop following Waldo's recipes.
- Monitored food temperatures and followed safety standards during Waldo's meal preparation.
- Prepared ingredients and maintained ready-to-cook supplies for Waldo's kitchen service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area to promote efficient workflow.
- Conducted regular cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and work surfaces.
Cook
Jack Browns
Nashville, TN
09.2024 - 06.2026
- Prepared burger patties, toppings, and sandwich ingredients in fast-paced burger kitchen.
- Cooked burgers and proteins to restaurant standards and order details.
- Ran fryer station for fries and side items during busy service.
- Monitored food quality and holding times across grill, prep, and line areas.
- Cleaned workstations, cooking equipment, and kitchen surfaces throughout shifts.
- Restocked ingredients, sauces, and paper goods for smooth kitchen operations.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Adhered to procedures for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Set up work stations with necessary tools and ingredients before service began. and performed initial prep work.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
University in Cosa Rica
Costa RicaSkills
- Grill preparation
- Fryer operation
- Food safety
- Temperature control
- Portion control
- Workstation setup
- Inventory restocking
- Building and setting up equipment
- Multitasking and organization
- Math skills
- Following directions
- Problem-solving techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Cook
Waldo's
06.2026 - Current
Cook
Jack Browns
09.2024 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
University in Cosa Rica