Ismael Victoriano
Chicago,IL
Summary
Resourceful Kitchen Cook known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in time management, safety compliance, and creative meal preparation, ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Excel in teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to thrive in fast-paced environments. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Easy street pizza
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - Current
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Maintained records of the quantity of food used daily for inventory purposes.
- Facilitated a team-oriented environment to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Assisted in training new cooks on proper methods of preparing meals.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Implemented food safety and handling procedures to comply with health and safety standards.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Kitchen Manager
Ihop,'
Chicago, IL
09.2004 - 03.2020
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Evaluated employee performance through observation of work habits, attitude toward customers and adherence to company policies.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and policies.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
HVAC Maintenance And Basic Electricity -
American Business College
Chicago, IL02-2025
Skills
- Order management
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Food preparation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking capacity
- Equipment inspection
- Quality assurance and control
- Cook training
- Food storage
- Safe food handling
Certification
HVAC/R preventative maintenance certification completed In February of the year twenty twenty five.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Easy street pizza
03.2020 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Ihop,'
09.2004 - 03.2020
HVAC/R preventative maintenance certification completed In February of the year twenty twenty five.
HVAC Maintenance And Basic Electricity -
American Business College
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