Francisco Mercado
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Blackbird Production Partners
Cerrillos, NM
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
Cook
Market Deli
Santa Fe, NM
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Kept records related to costs, production quantities, menu changes.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Education
Basics
Mexico
Ojo Caliente MXSkills
- Food Storage
- Temperature Control
- Organization
- Menu Planning
- Food allergy awareness
- Portion Control
- Sanitation Procedures
- Ingredient Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Food presentation
- Food Preparation
- Cleaning procedures
- Food rotation
Timeline
Cook
Blackbird Production Partners
03.2023 - 07.2023
Cook
Market Deli
02.2021 - 08.2022
Basics
Mexico
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