Maribel Martinez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Creative cook with extensive experience in high-volume restaurant environments. Outstanding management skills with strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. Efficient and committed to delivering excellent customer service. Hardworking and enthusiastic Prep-cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Eureka
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Collaborated with the head chef to create innovative menu items, resulting in increased guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak hours by efficiently handling high-volume orders without compromising quality or speed of service.
Prep Cook
Yard House
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
- Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
Cook, Prep
Rubio's Coastal Grill
03.2008 - 06.2016
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
Skills
- Plating and presentation
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Sanitization
- Multitasking Abilities
- Sanitation Practices
- Cutting techniques
- Adherence to recipes
- Cleaning procedures
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Eureka
10.2019 - 12.2022
Prep Cook
Yard House
01.2016 - 03.2019
Cook, Prep
Rubio's Coastal Grill
03.2008 - 06.2016