Kevin Ruiz
Las Vegas ,NV
Summary
Dynamic line cook with a proven track record at Snooze AM Eatery, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Highly motivated and detail-oriented, I enhanced kitchen efficiency and maintained high standards of food quality and safety. Skilled in team coordination and inventory management, I consistently delivered exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Snooze AM Eatery
Las Vegas, NV
02.2025 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and special requests from customers as needed.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
Line Cook Supervisor
Area 15
Las Vegas, NV
2024 - 2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards for guest experience.
- Implemented inventory management practices, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
Cook Shift Leader
Dennys Restaurant
Las Vegas, NV
2024 - 2025
- Trained new cooks on menu preparation and cooking techniques to maintain quality.
- Collaborated with management to optimize kitchen workflow and improve service speed.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, enhancing overall dining experience through prompt solutions.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
Line Cook
Peppermill Fireside Lounge
Las Vegas, NV
2020 - 2024
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, dicing, and measuring for efficient meal assembly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in cooking and plating dishes to meet restaurant quality standards.
- Learned kitchen equipment operation including ovens, grills, and fryers for optimal performance.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying staff of low stock levels.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Education
No Degree - Business
PCDA College
Murfreesboro, TNHigh School Diploma -
Sunrise Mountain High School
Las Vegas, NV05.2023
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Professional attitude
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Kitchen sanitization
- Knife skills
- Quality control
- Line management
- Ingredient preparation
Accomplishments
State championship title in 2022 for soccer
Top 100 players across Nevada
Best cook of the month 2024
Employees of the month rewards
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Snooze AM Eatery
02.2025 - Current
Line Cook Supervisor
Area 15
2024 - 2025
Cook Shift Leader
Dennys Restaurant
2024 - 2025
Line Cook
Peppermill Fireside Lounge
2020 - 2024
No Degree - Business
PCDA College
High School Diploma -
Sunrise Mountain High School