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Esmeralda Rodriguez

Haltom City

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented cook with extensive experience at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to multitask and improve performance during peak hours while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Skilled in training new staff and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • 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.

Restaurant Cook

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
03.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Crafted dishes entirely from raw ingredients with well-known recipes to encourage customer return.

Restaurant Cook

Wanna Taco
09.2020 - 02.2022
  • Increased ticket times by efficiently multitasking between multiple order preparations without sacrificing attention to detail or presentation standards.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic by arriving punctually for shifts, maintaining a professional attitude, and exhibiting pride in personal appearance as a representative of the restaurant brand.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff for efficient meal preparation and seamless service during peak hours.
  • Expedited orders during busy shifts, ensuring timely delivery of hot, fresh meals to customers'' tables.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Performance improvement
  • Order verification
  • New hire training
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Restaurant Cook

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
03.2022 - Current

Restaurant Cook

Wanna Taco
09.2020 - 02.2022

Cook

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Esmeralda Rodriguez