Elliana Ruiz
Madison,WI
Summary
Hard worker with an ability to be quick on their feet and a very fast learner. Cook with focus on delivering nutritious and satisfying meals in a timely manner. Baker with strong focus on producing quality baked goods and efficiently managing kitchen operations. Demonstrates reliability and hands-on approach to meet daily goals and ensure customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line/Prep Cook
Ancora Cafe and Bakery
Madison, WI
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment, collaborating with teammates to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Prepared ingredients and ensured freshness for daily menu items.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Followed recipes accurately to maintain consistent flavor profiles.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively during food preparation.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, and fryers efficiently.
- Followed health and safety regulations in food handling to ensure safe dining experiences.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Wrapped, dated, and labeled food items in storage to ensure safety and maintain freshness.
Dietary Cook
Lafayette County Manor
Darlington, WI
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Kept up-to-date records of inventory levels, waste amounts, production times and temperatures.
- Exhibited excellent organizational skills to ensure all meals were prepared on time.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies and procedures, local regulations and state and federal laws governing food production and sanitation.
- Documented temperature readings for all foods served throughout the day according to established guidelines.
- Monitored quality of products used during meal preparation and service; made corrections when necessary.
- Adapted menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients or changes in dietary restrictions due to medical conditions.
- Demonstrated expertise in food preparation and presentation, meeting dietary requirements of residents.
- Prepared large volumes of food for daily cafeteria service in a timely manner.
- Cooked foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary, and nutritional restrictions and numbers of portions to be served.
- Rotated and stored food supplies.
- Maintained high standards of sanitation and safety regulations in kitchen areas.
- Worked closely with dietitian to create nutritious meals that met specific dietary needs of residents.
Barista and Baker
Cathryn's Market
Dodgeville, WI
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Handled refunds and remade incorrect drinks to improve customer experience.
- Prepared beverage and food products in compliance with company recipes and guidelines.
- Created attractive layouts for food and beverage displays.
- Ground coffee beans, brewed coffee and tea.
- Labeled store products and kept track of expiration dates.
- Used cutters, mixing machines and industrial ovens to prepare large-scale orders.
- Washed dishes frequently and kept work areas immaculate, avoiding cross-contamination.
- Prepared and baked various baked goods such as cookies, bars, and small cakes.
- Washed and sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, garnish and dishes.
- Organized and restocked kitchen regularly to maintain preparation for anticipated demands.
- Portioned food for dine-in or take-out orders and double-checked accuracy to reduce errors.
- Answered phones to take orders for customer pick up or delivery.
Barista and Baker
Lucky Cow Coffee and Gelato
Darlington, WI
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained clean work stations to adhere to health and safety guidelines.
- Operated espresso machines and other coffee equipment to extract coffee, steam milk, and prepare specialty drinks.
- Memorized drink and food recipes to quickly and accurately prepare orders.
- Used daily task lists to prepare ingredients, start up or shut down equipment and clean kitchen areas.
- Baked fresh bread and pastries for the cafe.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before display.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Memorized recipes and created new specialty drinks weekly.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Inventory Management.
- Open and closed store when needed.
- Managed any supply deliveries when needed.
- Created new baking recipes that resulted in 3 additions to the menu.
Barista
Dunkin Donuts
Platteville, WI
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Received and accurately processed customer payments.
- Enthusiastically engaged customers during busy periods to keep mood light and fun.
- Resolved customer disputes with tact and professionalism.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Brewed 6 batches of coffee per shift, keeping watchful eye on levels to avoid empty machines during peak shop hours.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Darlington, WI
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Organized food preparation stations and regularly replenished supplies.
- Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Discussed menu options with customers and offered suggestions to meet individual needs and drive sales.
Childcare Assistant
Lil' Sprouts Learning Center
Darlington, WI
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Daily activity planning and implementation.
- Worked to coordinate activities based on age.
- Greeted over 300 customers daily, answered questions and recommended drinks and pastries.
- Multi-tasked different activities during rush: Restocking, cash service, clean up.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Restocked counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaned windows and emptied trash cans during slow periods.
- Stored food properly to prevent spoilage, cross-contamination and illnesses.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food and service.
- Assisted with meal preparation.
- Cared for children ages 6 months-3 years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Darlington High School
Darlington, WI05-2021
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Customer service
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Traditional baked goods
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Baking techniques
- Coffee expertise
- Managing media
- Video editing
- Administering social media accounts
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Line/Prep Cook
Ancora Cafe and Bakery
07.2025 - Current
Dietary Cook
Lafayette County Manor
02.2024 - 05.2025
Barista and Baker
Cathryn's Market
02.2023 - 02.2024
Barista and Baker
Lucky Cow Coffee and Gelato
08.2022 - 02.2023
Barista
Dunkin Donuts
06.2021 - 08.2022
Sandwich Artist
Subway
04.2020 - 05.2021
Childcare Assistant
Lil' Sprouts Learning Center
05.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Darlington High School