Eric Ramirez
Davenport,FL
Summary
Kitchen professional with 7+ years in food service across kitchen operations and hotel dining. Strong focus on food safety compliance, inventory accuracy, and smooth shift execution. Communicates clearly with team members to maintain service standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 2
Loews Hotels
Orlando, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated ingredient preparation, ensuring timely and accurate execution for Loews Hotels restaurant and banquet menus.
- Managed grill, oven, and stovetop operations, contributing to efficient daily meal production.
- Applied recipes and plating standards, enhancing consistency and presentation of dishes in hotel kitchen service.
- Upheld sanitation and food safety standards across prep stations.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Kitchen Manager
Tijuana Flats
Orlando, FL
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Managed kitchen operations for Tijuana Flats, supporting fast-casual service flow.
- Scheduled back-of-house team members and coordinated daily kitchen coverage.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and temperature logs throughout shifts.
- Checked product quality and portion control for menu items and specials.
- Communicated with front-of-house staff to coordinate tickets and order timing.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
FOH Staff Member
Chic-Fil-A
Orlando, FL
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Welcomed guests and provided exceptional Chick-fil-A hospitality at the front counter.
- Facilitated drive-thru efficiency through clear communication and precise order fulfillment.
- Adhered to safety, health, and sanitation standards to ensure guest protection.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theatrical Arts/ Set Design
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05-2021
Skills
- Food safety management
- Food safety management oversight
- ServSafe certified
- Sanitation oversight
- Recipe implementation
- Standardized cooking
- Grill operation
- Grilling
- Sautéing
- Frying
- Knife skills
- Food plating
- Inventory control
- Supply procurement
- Kitchen management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Conflict management
- Frying
Affiliations
- Volunteer at T.E.A.M Inc.
Timeline
Cook 2
Loews Hotels
02.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Tijuana Flats
04.2018 - 12.2023
FOH Staff Member
Chic-Fil-A
05.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Theatrical Arts/ Set Design
Valencia College