Flor Calderon
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Line Cook with experience at Rosewood Luxury Hotel & Resorts Group, known for maximizing customer satisfaction through precise meal preparation and effective teamwork. Skilled in safe food handling and maintaining cleanliness, I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while adapting quickly to new techniques.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Gukenheimer
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
Line Cook
Rosewood Luxury Hotel & Resorts Group
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
Line Cook
El Fornaio
01.2006 - 09.2015
Education
Andrew’s Hill
San Jose, CA07.2005
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Efficient multitasking
- Following instructions
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness
- Quick-learning
- Highly motivated
- Kitchen organization
- Preparation speed
- Team collaboration
- Active listener
- Sanitation practices
- Flexible schedule
- Basic cooking techniques
- Chopping vegetables
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Workstation maintenance
- Equipment sanitation
- Cutting techniques
- Proper portioning
- Ingredient preparation
Certification
Food handler
Flor
I’m a very hard working person, and I like to learn about food the most I can,the reason I love cook very much..cook is my passion.
Languages
Spanish, English
Professional Working
Timeline
Prep Cook
Gukenheimer
07.2023 - 02.2025
Line Cook
Rosewood Luxury Hotel & Resorts Group
03.2021 - 01.2024
Line Cook
El Fornaio
01.2006 - 09.2015
Andrew’s Hill
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