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Lizbeth Ortiz

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Seasoned Master Cook with a proven knife skills and daily kitchen management. Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of food safety and presentation, leading to significant waste reduction. Skilled in seafood handling and verbal communication, consistently exceeding client expectations for quality and service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Cook

Señor Frogs
04.2012 - 11.2024
  • Maintained proper food storage practices, reducing spoilage and ensuring the longevity of ingredients for optimal usage.
  • Proactively identified potential issues within the kitchen operation before they escalated into larger problems that could have impacted service levels or food quality.
  • Supervised food preparation processes, maintaining the highest standards of taste, texture, and presentation while minimizing waste.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines at all times.
  • Assisted with special events and catering functions, showcasing culinary creativity and attention to detail while meeting client expectations for exceptional service.

Cook

Wahoo's Fish Taco
09.2017 - 03.2022
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Line Cook

Clarion Hotel and Casino
09.2011 - 05.2013
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.

Line Cook

Sahara Hotel And Casino
08.2009 - 04.2011

Responsibility included maintaining health code regulations at all time. Over seeing food quality and presentation while keeping a fast work pace.

Education

Professional Cook

Culinary Training Academy
Las Vegas, NV
2009

High School Diploma - General Studies

Burk Academic Center
Las Vegas, NV
2005

Skills

  • Vegetable cutting
  • Knife skills
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Food presentation
  • Seafood handling
  • Food safety standards
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Food safety
  • Food preparation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Meal preparation
  • Kitchen staff management
  • Sanitation standards

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cook

Wahoo's Fish Taco
09.2017 - 03.2022

Master Cook

Señor Frogs
04.2012 - 11.2024

Line Cook

Clarion Hotel and Casino
09.2011 - 05.2013

Line Cook

Sahara Hotel And Casino
08.2009 - 04.2011

Professional Cook

Culinary Training Academy

High School Diploma - General Studies

Burk Academic Center
Lizbeth Ortiz