Maria Mendoza Perez
Paige,TX
Summary
Efficient culinary professional known for remarkable productivity in food preparation environments. Excel at managing multiple tasks simultaneously with speed and accuracy, ensuring timely completion of all kitchen duties. Skilled in knife handling, inventory management, and safety protocols. Possess strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills vital for high-paced culinary settings.
Dependable Kitchen Staff Member trained in multiple stations. Supports and enhances kitchen operations by flexing easily between cooking, restocking and cleaning. Highly knowledgeable about health code requirements and good stock management.
Hardworking professional with skills in food preparation, cleaning and supply management. Focused on food safety and quick service for customers. Specializes in food.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Wendys Restaurant
Austin, TX
06.2012 - 10.2023
- Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations.
- Participated in receiving deliveries and organizing supplies in storage areas.
- Participated in kitchen staff meetings to discuss performance improvements and kitchen strategies.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Trained new kitchen hands in basic tasks, safety protocols, and kitchen standards.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Consistently maintained high standards of personal hygiene during shifts.
Kitchen Cook
Fiji Frat
Austin, TX
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in the preparation of food items.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and cold dishes according to recipes.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Adhered to sanitation regulations when cleaning kitchen surfaces, utensils and equipment.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Calculated and adjusted cooking times to accommodate high-volume orders or special events.
Cashier
Taco Bell Restaurant
Austin, TX
07.2006 - 05.2012
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Education
GED -
Austin Community College
Austin, TX06-2024
Skills
- Sandwich making
- Grilling and frying
- Sanitary food handling procedures
- Stock maintenance
- Food preparation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Temperature monitoring
- Supply restocking
- Workstation setup
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Fiji Frat
08.2018 - 08.2021
Kitchen Staff Member
Wendys Restaurant
06.2012 - 10.2023
Cashier
Taco Bell Restaurant
07.2006 - 05.2012
GED -
Austin Community College