Diego Ortiz
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Pickle Haus
Algonquin, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Cook
Mario's Mexican Restaurant
Crystal Lake, IL
04.2015 - 08.2023
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Mario had a food truck as well where we went and worked at festivals and private events, they were very busy and fast pace so working under pressure was very necessary
Cook
Nancy's pizza
Crystal Lake, IL
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Cook
Imperial oak Italian Restaurant
Roselle, IL
02.2008 - 06.2014
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Broiler experience
Education
GED -
Harper College
Palatine03-2012
Skills
- Recipe-based cooking
- Grilling
- Food handling
- Sanitation
- Food Handler Certification
- Frying
- High volume production capability
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Pickle Haus
12.2023 - Current
Cook
Nancy's pizza
08.2022 - 02.2023
Cook
Mario's Mexican Restaurant
04.2015 - 08.2023
Cook
Imperial oak Italian Restaurant
02.2008 - 06.2014
GED -
Harper College