Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Spanish, And English
Languages
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Gertrudiz Lopez

Gainesville,Texas

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Line Cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

MCS Spirits
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.

Assistant Manager

Taco Casa
03.2015 - 03.2021
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Painter

Enhanced Powder Coating LLC
05.2005 - 02.2015
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
  • Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
  • Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
  • Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
  • Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
  • Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.

Education

High School Diploma -

Early High School
Early, TX

Skills

  • Cutting Techniques
  • Contamination Control
  • Food Preparation
  • Time Management
  • Ingredients Measuring
  • Team Oriented
  • Cutting Meat
  • Kitchen Sanitization
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Food Presentation Talent
  • Cooking Method Accuracy
  • Grill Operation
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Fish and Seafood Preparation
  • Food Storage Procedures
  • Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Stock Rotation
  • Back of House Operations
  • Kitchen Station Setup
  • Cleaning and Hygiene
  • Ingredient Stocking
  • Portion Management
  • Food Allergen Safety
  • Menu Item Memorization
  • Chopping Vegetables
  • Hot and Cold Food Preparation
  • Food Rotation
  • Washing and Storing Dishes
  • Portioning
  • Garnishing

Spanish, And English

Read and write Spanish and English.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Line Cook

MCS Spirits
04.2021 - 08.2023

Assistant Manager

Taco Casa
03.2015 - 03.2021

Painter

Enhanced Powder Coating LLC
05.2005 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Early High School

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