Diligent cooker with proven track record in high-volume kitchen environments. Demonstrated expertise in preparing diverse culinary dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Displayed proficiency in teamwork and adaptability to changing menus and customer preferences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 2
Santa Ana Casino (Juniper Stakehouse)
11.2022 - Current
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Enhanced flavor and presentation of traditional dishes with creative twists, receiving positive feedback from patrons.
Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Cook
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Cook
Fairwinds Rio Rancho
11.2020 - 10.2021
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Cook
Avamere
10.2019 - 11.2020
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Cook
Rubios Costal Grill
06.2016 - 10.2017
Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.