Elisa Benitez
Marcala,HN
Summary
i am humble nice cheerful creative and hard-working person and i am willing to work in any season of the year under pressure and at any time and i have espiritual principles.
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Mountain Lake Corp
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items utilizing traditional cooking methods and techniques.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation throughout kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Developed new recipes, enhancing customer satisfaction and expanding menu offerings.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Cook/Line Cook
El Paragon Casino Resort
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Making multiple orders simultaneously in a super-fast environment, making different types of hamburgers, breakfasts, grilling meats, fish, and stocking up on what's needed for daily use such as hamburger meats, cutting onions, tomatoes, different types of cheese, bacon, eggs, etc.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- 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.
Cook
Delicias la costeña rivas
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
Meat Packer
Clemens food group
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Received and stored incoming meat products in refrigerated rooms.
- Weighed, portioned, and packaged meat for individual sale or bulk orders.
- Ensured accurate labeling of packages with weight, price, and expiration date.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas including floors, walls, equipment and tools.
Secretary
Servicios tecnicos rivas
02.2018 - 10.2022
- Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
- Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.
Cook
Delicias la costeña rivas
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
Educator
Infha
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Early age stimulation
- Educate children from zero to 12 years
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Implemented strategies to ensure all students had access to technology for educational purposes.
Housekeeper
Hotel frisman
02.2011 - 11.2012
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Sanitized all areas of the hotel lobby and public restrooms.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves.
- Organized closets with hangers for guests' clothing items.
- Inspected guest rooms after cleaning to ensure they were presentable.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Delivered requested items such as extra pillows or blankets to guest rooms.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Instituto ramon fortin
Tegucigalpa11.2004
Skills
- line cook
- Business accounting
- Cheerful
- Customer service
- Cook
- Eldercare
- Cleaning
- Housekeeper
- Creative
- Fast learning
- Dishwasher
- Grilling
- Recipe modification
- Surface cleaning
- Food handling
- Dish preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Ingredients measuring
- Positive and professional
- Food Storage
- Health code understanding
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cooking techniques
- Focused and disciplined
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Mountain Lake Corp
10.2025 - Current
Cook/Line Cook
El Paragon Casino Resort
04.2025 - 10.2025
Cook
Delicias la costeña rivas
08.2023 - 07.2024
Meat Packer
Clemens food group
12.2022 - 06.2023
Secretary
Servicios tecnicos rivas
02.2018 - 10.2022
Cook
Delicias la costeña rivas
01.2016 - 12.2017
Educator
Infha
01.2013 - 12.2015
Housekeeper
Hotel frisman
02.2011 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Instituto ramon fortin