Elva Cerritos Villalobos
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented kitchen professional with experience in food preparation, labeling, and allergen safety. Strong at plating orders to standard, restocking supplies, and keeping line stations ready during busy service. Committed to safe, efficient kitchen operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
back kitchen- line cook
Houlihan's Restaurant
Edison, New Jersey
06.2011 - 11.2022
- Followed recipe standards and plating guidelines for Houlihan's kitchen orders
- Maintained clean, organized line stations during busy Houlihan's dinner service
- Communicated ticket priorities with expo staff and fellow line cooks
- Restocked ingredients, pans, and service tools to keep Houlihan's line ready
- Label any stored foods appropriately with date stamps according to health codes.
back kitchen-preparation
Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
Edison, New Jersey
11.2009 - 01.2012
- Executed day-to-day duties with accuracy and efficiency, contributing to operational smoothness.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to meet service goals, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to address product and service issues, enhancing team dynamics.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
GED -
Perth Amboy Adult School
Perth Amboy, NJSkills
- Line station setup
- Station setup
- Kitchen preparation
- Preparation tasks
- Preparation coordination
- Food safety management
- Food allergen management
- Allergen management
- Quality assurance
- Portion management
- Plate presentation
- Menu development
- Team collaboration
- Food preservation
Timeline
back kitchen- line cook
Houlihan's Restaurant
06.2011 - 11.2022
back kitchen-preparation
Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
11.2009 - 01.2012
GED -
Perth Amboy Adult School