Kenneth Ortiz
Anaheim,CA
Summary
I’ve cooked in numerous kitchens since graduating in 2019 but what i am most proud of is enjoying myself each time at each location worked. Every place has given me something to look forward to and Ive gained at least one significant skill at each restaurant. Im looking forward to keep on learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Knotts Berry Farm
Buena Park
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in creating innovative recipes that elevated guest satisfaction and enhanced overall dining experience for certain peak seasons
- Trained junior cooks on cooking techniques and proper equipment usage
- Prepared mac and cheese, hot dogs, grilled chicken, hamburgers, pizzas, chicken tenders, fries etc. at the Grizzly Creek Lodge in camp snoopy to quality standards
- Frequently run the kitchen line solo during slow seasons when no other cooks are staffed
Cook
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal City, CA
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Cooked at the Panda Express located in the lower lot of the park. Specialized in all stations: fried rice, chow mein, orange chicken/beijing beef, beef broccoli/kung pao chicken
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
- Ensured adherence to food safety and sanitation standards consistently.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Line Cook
Lazy Dog
Brea
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Cooked food to order to quality standards in efficiency
- Worked appetizer station, responsible for plating dishes and providing sides for all other stations as well (fries, onion rings, tater tots, etc)
- Prepped ingredients when needed
- Restocked inventory at the start and end of shift
Delivery driver
Pizza Hut
West Covina
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Deliver orders in a safe and timely manner
- Helped with dishes and prep list when inside during downtime
- Worked early mornings during schools season to help prep school lunch orders
Crew
Mcdonalds
West Covina
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Grilled patties, sausages, eggs, and chicken
- Fried chicken and fish products
- Occasionally assembled sandwiches and other items on line station as well as prepped salads and burritos
Education
High School Diploma -
John A Rowland High
Rowland Heights06.2019
Skills
- I am initiative, a quick learner, team player, reliable, empathic, accountable and well-mannered
Awards
Certificate in Foods Services/Hospitality
Certification
Food handlers card
Timeline
Cook
Knotts Berry Farm
05.2025 - Current
Cook
Universal Studios Hollywood
06.2023 - 04.2025
Line Cook
Lazy Dog
08.2022 - 05.2023
Delivery driver
Pizza Hut
11.2019 - 06.2022
Crew
Mcdonalds
05.2019 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
John A Rowland High