Maria Cervantes
Stockton,CA
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking culinary professional with experience advancing from Prep Cook to Line Cook and Lead Cook through strong performance, leadership, and team work. Skilled in food preparation, kitchen operations, food safety, and maintaining high-quality standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Bon Appetit At Google
Mountain View, CA
10.2017 - 03.2026
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and presentation.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing guest satisfaction and culinary diversity.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks, fostering skill development and teamwork in the kitchen.
- Monitored inventory levels, optimizing food costs through efficient resource management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escuela Popular
San Jose, CASkills
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
Certification
FOOD HANDLER
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead Cook
Bon Appetit At Google
10.2017 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Escuela Popular