Maria Sanchez
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Proven Cook 1 with a track record of excellence at Residence Inn Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott, Orlando World Center by Marriott Recidence Inn by Marriott, adept in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring top-notch food safety. Skilled in efficient meal preparation and presentation, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities and knife skills. Excelled in fostering teamwork and enhancing guest satisfaction through meticulous attention to dietary needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 1
Recidence Inn
04.2017 - 03.2021
- 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.
Cook 1
Orlando World Center Marriott
05.2013 - 04.2017
- 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.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Cook 1
Courtyard by Marriott
06.2011 - 04.2017
- 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.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Cook 1
Residence Inn Marriott
04.2004 - 07.2011
- 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.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
Education
Culinary Art - Chef
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art - Portland
Portland, OR06.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Food presentation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cook 1
Recidence Inn
04.2017 - 03.2021
Cook 1
Orlando World Center Marriott
05.2013 - 04.2017
Cook 1
Courtyard by Marriott
06.2011 - 04.2017
Cook 1
Residence Inn Marriott
04.2004 - 07.2011
Culinary Art - Chef
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art - Portland