Cristian Peraza
Miami,Florida
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 2 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Panda Express
04.2022 - Current
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Cook
Kiki On The River
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Server
IHOP
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12.2023
High School Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High School
450 Bird Rd Coral Gables FL 3314606.2021
Skills
- Staff Training
- Multitasking
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Adaptability
Experience Highlights
- Big Brother Big Sister, Tutor & volunteer, 2016 - Present, Tutored youth 2nd to 4th grade, Invited new youth to become volunteers
- Early Childhood Education Program, Student, 08/2018 - Present, Assist and participate in activities with youths ages 1 through 5, Create lesson plans to coordinate with the theme for the week, Level 1 student
- Peace Jam Ambassadors Program, Volunteer & member, Willingly stepped up to discuss in front of the groups, Participated in group sessions
Qualifications Summary
Determined and trustworthy high school student would love to contribute great work ethic.
Team Player
Honest
Work ethic
Organized
Determined
Problem-solving skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Panda Express
04.2022 - Current
Cook
Kiki On The River
12.2021 - 04.2022
Server
IHOP
03.2021 - 11.2021
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High School
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