- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
Helena Gonzalez
Topeka
Summary
Dedicated line cook with a professional attitude and a strong focus on quality assurance, honed at the University of Kansas Health System. Expert in preparing consistent, high-quality dishes while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Highly motivated with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Hardworking and enthusiastic line cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
University Of Kansas Health System
Topeka, KS
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Line Cook
Rosines
Monterey, CA
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Line Cook
Grinders
Kansas City, MO
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Food Expeditor
Q39
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality, and appearance.
- Assisted customers with carry-out service.
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monterey Adult School,
Monterey, CA09-2022
Skills
- Professional attitude
- Quality assurance and control
- Highly motivated
- Attention to detail
Interests
Timeline
Line Cook
University Of Kansas Health System
02.2025 - 12.2025
Line Cook
Rosines
07.2022 - 12.2024
Line Cook
Grinders
03.2018 - 06.2022
Food Expeditor
Q39
08.2015 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Monterey Adult School,