KATHERINE ORTEGA
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
To obtain a permanent position with the objective of increasing my knowledge about the food and hospitality industry while contributing to the success of both your team and restaurant.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
The Mulholland Group
Calabasas, California
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Executed recipes and portion control guidelines to ensure dish consistency.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in work area while adhering to safety regulations.
- Adapted quickly to high customer volumes during rush periods, preserving quality standards.
Line Cook /Assistant Pastry Chef
Electric Owl
West Hollywood, CA
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Prepared food items such as hamburgers, pizza, skirt steaks, French fries, salmon and other menu items.
- Assisted in baking and decorating pastries, adhering to established standards.
Garde Manger Cook /Assistant Pastry Chef
Le Petit Paris
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines,
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Oversaw product freshness and rotation schedules to ensure adherence to quality assurance standards.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Skills
- Team Leadership Development
- Dependable Professional
- Team Coordination
- Aesthetic Plate Design
- Professional Attitude
Certification
ServSafe Food Handlers Card, 04/27/28
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Line Cook
The Mulholland Group
04.2025 - 10.2025
Line Cook /Assistant Pastry Chef
Electric Owl
06.2024 - 10.2024
Garde Manger Cook /Assistant Pastry Chef
Le Petit Paris
07.2023 - 01.2024