Diego Santamaria
Dallas,TX
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Team-oriented prep cook with several years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and punctual individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Prep Cook
Highland Springs Retirement Community
Dallas, Texas
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared ingredients and meal components for menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
- Assisted chefs in executing daily specials and seasonal dishes.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality and hygiene standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
Server
Highland Springs Retirement Community
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance guest dining experiences.
- Took orders accurately and communicated them to the kitchen staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas and tables.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down dining room for events.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and special requests.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
Education
Warren Travis White Highschool
Dallas, TXSkills
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Recipe execution
- Kitchen organization
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Fast-paced cooking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Multitasking ability
- Menu knowledge
- Preparation speed
- Slicing techniques
- Menu adaptation
- Safe food handling
- Highly motivated
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Prep Cook
Highland Springs Retirement Community
03.2024 - 05.2025
Server
Highland Springs Retirement Community
01.2022 - 03.2024
Warren Travis White Highschool