Maria D Alarcon Gonzalez
Los Banos,CA
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sharks Ice
San Jose, California
10.2008 - 07.2020
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
Education
GED -
Merced Adult Shool
Merced, CA05-2023
Skills
- Food presentation
- Cooking
- Recipe modification
- Grilling
- Frying
- Food safety oversight
- Order prioritization
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food handling
- Surface cleaning
- Contamination prevention
- Sanitation
- Cost control
- Temperature control
- Ingredient inspection
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Food pairing
- Team collaboration
- Event catering
- High volume production capability
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Order verification
- Focused and disciplined
- Hospitality service expertise
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Grilling expertise
- Plate presentation
- Kitchen organization
Timeline
Cook
Sharks Ice
10.2008 - 07.2020
GED -
Merced Adult Shool