Marcos Cruz Rivero
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Adept at ingredient inspection and excelling in multitasking, I significantly enhanced kitchen efficiency and food quality at True Food Kitchen. My leadership in recipe preparation and prep work, coupled with a knack for public speaking, fostered a collaborative team environment, driving a notable increase in customer satisfaction.
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LINE COOK
FAMUS FOODS
01.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
BOH Line Cook
Wallys Wine
01.2025 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Delivery Driver
3 Sisters LLC
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Sous Chef
True Food Kitchen
12.2020 - 10.2024
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Cook Shift Leader
Pop Up Pizza
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Pizza Chef Assistant
Monzu PIZZA
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
- Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
Pizza Maker
Mark Rich's Ny Pizza And Pasta
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
- Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
Line Cook
Tony Roma's Restaurant
05.2010 - 03.2013
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Team Leader
El Taco Tote
03.2009 - 10.2011
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
TAMAULIPAS PREPAFRATORIA
TAMAULIPAS, MEXICO03-2005
Skills
- Ingredient inspection
- Portioning
- Recipe preparation
- Prep work
- Multitasking Abilities
- Public speaking
Certification
- Food Safety Certification – National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LINE COOK
FAMUS FOODS
01.2025 - Current
BOH Line Cook
Wallys Wine
01.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver
3 Sisters LLC
09.2024 - 12.2024
Sous Chef
True Food Kitchen
12.2020 - 10.2024
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
07.2019 - 10.2021
Cook Shift Leader
Pop Up Pizza
06.2018 - 04.2020
Pizza Chef Assistant
Monzu PIZZA
02.2017 - 03.2019
Pizza Maker
Mark Rich's Ny Pizza And Pasta
01.2015 - 02.2017
Line Cook
Tony Roma's Restaurant
05.2010 - 03.2013
Team Leader
El Taco Tote
03.2009 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
TAMAULIPAS PREPAFRATORIA
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