Madison Arruda
Fall River,MA
Summary
Skilled restaurant cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Strong team player, adept at working efficiently under pressure to ensure timely order delivery. Contributed to menu development and kitchen workflow optimization, enhancing overall dining experience for customers. Skills in grilling, sautéing, and ingredient preparation. Valued employee known for staying calm in high-pressure environments. Highly experienced working in kitchens.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Tipsy seagull
Fall River, MA
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
Direct Support Professional
NueroRestorative
Westport,MA, MA
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
Plymouth, Massachusetts
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on the roadways.
Line Cook
Newport Creamery
Fall River, Massachusetts
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
Fall River, Massachusetts
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Demonstrated proper food safety practices by accurately completing quality control checklist.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
05.2016 - 06.2020
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
B.M.C Durfee High School
Fall River, MA06-2016
Skills
- Ingredient inspection
- Food rotation
- Food presentation
- Recipe preparation
- Prep work
- Portion management
- Professional attitude
- Food plating
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Sautéing techniques
- Grill operation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Allergen awareness
- Kitchen sanitation
- Grilling techniques
- Contamination control
- Menu item memorization
- Order accuracy
- Food safety knowledge
- Knife skills
- Frying techniques
- Highly motivated
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Reliable and trustworthy
Timeline
Line Cook
Tipsy seagull
06.2024 - 10.2024
Delivery Driver
Amazon
09.2023 - 02.2024
Direct Support Professional
NueroRestorative
02.2023 - 10.2024
Line Cook
Newport Creamery
09.2022 - 06.2023
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
02.2021 - 09.2022
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
05.2016 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
B.M.C Durfee High School