Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
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Fermininio Lopez

Clovis,NM

Summary

Dynamic kitchen professional with experience at Retirement Ranch, excelling in food preparation and allergen awareness. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness standards and foster teamwork, while effectively managing kitchen operations. Skilled in menu planning and food safety, ensuring high-quality meals tailored to dietary needs. Dedicated to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Experienced with food preparation, kitchen safety, and supporting chefs. Utilizes effective communication and multitasking to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Knowledge of maintaining cleanliness and organization in high-volume environment.

Professional culinary worker with extensive experience in assisting kitchen staff. Known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced settings. Focus on team collaboration and achieving high standards, utilizing skills such as food preparation and kitchen sanitation.

Professional culinary support with strong background in kitchen operations and food preparation. Focus on team collaboration and achieving high-quality results. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen workflow. Expertise in maintaining cleanliness, assisting in meal prep, and following safety protocols.

Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook /aide

Retirement Ranch
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Assisted cook in preparation of food by cutting, chopping and marinating meats, vegetables and garnishes.
  • Cleaned and washed all utensils, preparation equipment cutting boards and counters.
  • Maintained high standards of sanitation throughout the kitchen area through proper cleaning practices and routine inspections.
  • Prepared custom orders for customers with dietary restrictions or allergies, ensuring their meals were safe for consumption.

Kitchen Manager

Crsma
05.2020 - 12.2024
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.

Skills

  • Food storage
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Menu planning
  • Food pairing
  • Knife skills
  • Basic nutrition
  • Allergen awareness
  • Cooking techniques
  • Ingredient measuring
  • Baking basics
  • Kitchen safety
  • Food preparation
  • Vegetable prep
  • Food handling
  • Sanitation practices
  • Stock rotation
  • Food presentation
  • Meat cutting
  • Food plating
  • Sauce making
  • Portion control
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Special diets
  • Food costing
  • Recipe reading
  • Team collaboration
  • Equipment cleaning
  • Sanitation and sterilization procedures
  • Chopping vegetables
  • Kitchen operations
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Cleaning proficiency
  • Food safety measures
  • Customer service
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Inventory oversight
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Order accuracy

Timeline

Cook /aide

Retirement Ranch
01.2025 - 06.2025

Kitchen Manager

Crsma
05.2020 - 12.2024
Fermininio Lopez