Maria Rico Leon

Carrollton,TX

Summary

Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.

Overview

years of professional experience

2023

years of post-secondary education

Certification

Work History

Lead Cook / Prep Coach

JOEY Restaurant Group

Dallas, Texas

01.2023 - Current

Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
Managed inventory .
Developed and executed menu items in line with restaurant standards both in the line and prep.
Trained new cooks on food safety and cooking techniques.

Barista /Kitchen Prep Cook

Central Market HEB

Dallas, Texas

01.2022 - 01.2023

Prepared and served a variety of coffee beverages to customer specifications.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout the shift.
Engaged with customers to provide excellent service and product recommendations.
Operated espresso machines and brewing equipment according to safety standards.
Assisted in training new baristas on beverage preparation techniques and customer service.
Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and proteins.
Followed recipes to create sauces, dressings, and marinades consistently.
Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.

Baker /Cake Decorator / Line cook

Eatzis Market & Bakery

Dallas, Tx

01.2021 - 01.2022

Operated ovens and mixers to ensure optimal baking conditions and product quality.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of the baking area during high-volume production.
Prepared a variety of baked goods following established recipes and techniques.
Designed intricate cake decorations using buttercream and fondant techniques.
Experimented with new flavors and decoration styles for seasonal offerings.
Prepared ingredients and dishes according to standardized recipes and menu specifications.
Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.

Education

Skyline High School

Dallas, tx

Skills

inventory management
food safety standards
cooking techniques

customer service
employee training
Shift leadership

Languages

English

Full Professional

Spanish

Professional