FRED ORTIZ
LOSALAMOS,NM
Summary
Dedicated Cook experienced in food preparation and customer service. Achieved outstanding dining experiences through high standards of kitchen organization and food safety. Focused on delivering high-quality meals and optimizing kitchen operations to enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
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1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Los Alamos Assisted Living
Los Alamos, NM
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to food safety protocols.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Food Protection Manager Food Service Man , Head Ch
Los Alamos Senior Services
Los Alamos, NM
05.1988 - 03.2022
Prepared hoManaged administrative taskse delivery Meals
- Led operational initiatives to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction at senior care facility
- All aspects of running Kitchen.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Alamos High School
Los Alamos, NM05-1984
Skills
- Food preparation
- Meal preparation
- Food handling
- Sanitation practices
- Safe food handling
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Frying
- Sauce making
- Ingredients measuring
- Portion control
- Food plating and presentation
- Food presentation
- Culinary service experience
- Event catering
- Menu planning
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Cleaning and organization
- Operational efficiency
- Kitchen organization
- Supply restocking
- Event catering
- Order verification
- Order accuracy
- Grilling techniques
- Event catering
- Performance improvement
- Planning skills
- Dietary compliance
- Event planning
- Spoilage prevention
- Catering coordination
- Menu planning
- Order delivery practices
- Food styling
- Operations management
Certification
certifed Food protection Maneger
Timeline
Cook
Los Alamos Assisted Living
09.2023 - Current
Food Protection Manager Food Service Man , Head Ch
Los Alamos Senior Services
05.1988 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Los Alamos High School