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Terence Ortiz

HILLSBORO,OR

Summary

Hardworking professional brings detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possesses excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Florissant, Missouri
10.2025 - 10.2026
  • Prepared scratch-kitchen ingredients following Cooper's Hawk recipes and standards.
  • Cooked menu items on sauté, pantry, and fry stations.
  • Checked plate quality before passing dishes to expo.
  • Restocked mise en place for steady dinner service.
  • Communicated ticket timing with chefs and front-of-house staff.
  • Sanitized cooking tools during shift transitions., surfaces, and equipment during shift changes.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation across kitchen work areas.

Short Order Cook

Centene Community Ice Center
Saint Charles, Missouri
04.2025 - 10.2025
  • Followed food safety standards for raw meat handling and storage
  • Assembled sandwiches with correct ingredients, portions, and presentation
  • Restocked prep areas with condiments, vegetables, cheese, and packaging
  • Cleaned grill surfaces, prep stations, and kitchen equipment during shifts
  • Occasionally assisted in large scale event/catering for college and professional sports teams

Catering Captain

Russo's Catering
St Louis, Missouri
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Event Coordination
  • Meal prep and serving
  • Team management
  • Customer Service
  • Operation of company vehicles

Education

Hazelwood West Highschool
Hazelwood, MO

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Recipe execution
  • Station coordination
  • Portion control
  • Quality control
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Customer service
  • Pressure handling
  • Clear communication
  • Sauté station
  • Fry station
  • Recipe adherence
  • Time management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Line Cook

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
10.2025 - 10.2026

Short Order Cook

Centene Community Ice Center
04.2025 - 10.2025

Catering Captain

Russo's Catering
04.2022 - 09.2024

Hazelwood West Highschool
Terence Ortiz