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Esmeralda Rodríguez

Sparks,NV

Summary

A seasoned Lead Line Cook at Atlantis Casino, I excel in high-pressure environments, demonstrating exceptional food safety knowledge and problem-solving abilities. Known for fostering teamwork, I've significantly enhanced menu offerings and customer satisfaction. My expertise in cooking techniques and stress management has been pivotal in achieving near-perfect customer scores.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Line Cook

Atlantis Casino
02.2018 - Current
  • Kitchen line manager in sushi restaurant, ability to work under pressure in a team or individually,
  • ServSafe manager food certified
  • Preparation of work schedules.
  • Inventories and orders of products that are necessary for the business
  • Customer service.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Optimized inventory management by conducting regular audits of stock levels and submitting accurate orders for necessary supplies.
  • Collaborated with management to design and implement cost-control measures, reducing food waste and overall expenses.
  • Enhanced menu offerings by creating innovative, seasonal dishes that attracted new customers and increased overall satisfaction.
  • Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.

Education

6 -

Tmcc
Reno

Skills

  • Food safety knowledge
  • Food assembly
  • Cooking techniques
  • Menu development
  • Food presentation
  • Sauce preparation
  • Workstation organization
  • Food safety monitoring
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Recipe execution
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Line station oversight
  • Recipe creation
  • Following cooking methods
  • Punctual and honest
  • Prep work
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Food inspection
  • Cooking
  • Kitchen equipment sanitation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Customer interaction
  • Food Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Stress Management

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.

Languages

Español
Native or Bilingual
Ingles
Full Professional

Timeline

Lead Line Cook

Atlantis Casino
02.2018 - Current

6 -

Tmcc
Esmeralda Rodríguez