Jose Ortiz
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong food preparation and safety skills. Experienced in monitoring food quality and collaborating with team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cocinero
Taco Bell Restaurant
Pasadena, Texas
03.2010 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Assisted in training new cooks on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored food quality during cooking to ensure freshness and presentation standards.
- Restocked ingredients and supplies to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and maintain hygiene standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Labore and Checador
Golf streame Maríne
Pasadena, Texas
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
- Assisted with loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks.
Laborer Helper
Golf stream marine
Pasadena , Tx
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and storage areas efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to ensure safety and organization.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to support daily operations smoothly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time and within guidelines.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment, supplies and materials from trucks or other vehicles.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
Cocinero
Taco Cabana
Pasadena, Texas
02.2017 - 05.2022
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Assisted in training new cooks on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored food quality during cooking to ensure freshness and presentation standards.
- Restocked ingredients and supplies to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- 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.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ramón López Velarde
Zacatecas 07-2010
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Food handling
- Food presentation talent
- Loading and unloading
- Hard work ethic
- Communication
- Teamwork skills
- Organizational skills
- Vehicle operations
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Limited
Timeline
Labore and Checador
Golf streame Maríne
05.2022 - 10.2025
Laborer Helper
Golf stream marine
05.2022 - 10.2025
Cocinero
Taco Cabana
02.2017 - 05.2022
Cocinero
Taco Bell Restaurant
03.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ramón López Velarde