Margoth Romero
Vineyard ,UT
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Cook with extensive experience at Crepes & Waffles, recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional food presentation and strong multitasking abilities. Proven expertise in food safety and sanitation practices, significantly reducing waste while maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Pollo Loco
Orem, UT
06.2024 - Current
Cook
Crepes & Waffles
Quito, Ecuador
06.2012 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Education
10mo - General Studies
F Cordova
Quito, Ecuador06.2010
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Food plating
- Order verification
- Grilling expertise
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Sauce making
- Ingredients measuring
- Plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Culinary creativity
- New hire training
- Nutrition awareness
- Effective planner
- Food spoilage prevention
- Event catering
- Recipes and menu planning
- Ingredient selection
- Order delivery practices
- Food presentation talent
- Menu planning
- Food pairing
- Fine dining
- Recipe development
- Operations management
- Food trends awareness
- Extensive catering background
- Ingredient inspection
- Pastry making
- OSHA
- Food handler certification
- Cake decorating expertise
- Problem-solving
- Type cuisine expert
- Wine pairing
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Ingredient knowledge
- Labor management
- Health and safety compliance
- Food storage
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Stock management
- Temperature control
- Cost control
- Special diets
- International cuisine
- Regional cuisine
- Type cooking
- Focused and disciplined
- Culinary art
- Dietary restriction support
- Recipe-based cooking
- Dish preparation
- Food safety oversight
- Plate presentation
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Order prioritization
- Health code adherence
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Sauteing
- High volume production capability
- Recipe modification
- Calm demeanor
- Quality assurance and control
- Positive and professional
- Creative plating
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Pollo Loco
06.2024 - Current
Cook
Crepes & Waffles
06.2012 - 05.2024
10mo - General Studies
F Cordova