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Eduardo Saragar

Chandler,AZ

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with proven experience in kitchen operations, customer service, and menu innovation. Known for a strong work ethic, teamwork, and commitment to food safety and cleanliness. Skilled in multitasking, learning new equipment quickly, and consistently delivering high-quality meals in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to enhancing the dining experience through excellent service and collaboration

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/Busser

Green Corner Restaurant
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
  • Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Fast Food Worker

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Greeted customers promptly and enhanced customer satisfaction by also providing efficient and friendly service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
  • Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and concerns with empathy and professionalism, working to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
  • Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they quickly became proficient in their roles and responsibilities.
  • Contributed to maintaining a positive work environment by fostering effective communication among team members.
  • Managed cash register transactions, balancing the till at the end of each shift with consistent accuracy.

Personal Chef

Myself
05.2023 - Current
  • Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
  • Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
  • Received consistently positive feedback from clients for exceptional taste and presentation of prepared meals.
  • Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
  • Reduced food waste through effective menu planning, sourcing local ingredients, and utilizing seasonal produce.
  • Developed and maintained an extensive repertoire of recipes to cater to diverse tastes and dietary requirements while staying current with global food trends.
  • Increased repeat business through referrals by maintaining excellent rapport with clients while respecting confidentiality agreements.

Education

GED -

Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ
07-2025

Skills

  • Kitchen organization
  • Client engagement strategies
  • Culinary expertise
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Recipe design and testing
  • Food allergy awareness
  • Customer service
  • Strong work ethic
  • Decision-making
  • Process improvement

Timeline

Personal Chef

Myself
05.2023 - Current

Fast Food Worker

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2023 - 01.2024

Cook/Busser

Green Corner Restaurant
06.2021 - 06.2022

GED -

Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College