Maribel Morales Rodriguez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Experienced with preparing ingredients and maintaining clean kitchen environment. Uses organizational skills to ensure timely and efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of hygiene standards and collaborative teamwork to support kitchen operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Kitchen Prep Cook
Gabriella’s
02.2010 - 01.2025
- recreated and perfected 15+ menu recipes.
- Prepared ingredients for recipes, ensuring freshness and quality standards met.
- Assisted chefs in meal preparation, maintaining kitchen efficiency during prepping hours.
- Organized and maintained clean workstations, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Chopped, sliced, and diced vegetables and proteins with precision and care.
- Managed inventory by tracking supplies and restocking as needed to minimize waste.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline prep processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Supported training of new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Contributed to menu development by suggesting seasonal ingredient options based on availability.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing ingredients and assembling dishes according to recipes.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and maintained its cleanliness after use for continued functionality throughout the shift.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Amberjack’s Bayside Bar & Grill
08.2004 - 02.2010
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to comply with health regulations.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes, contributing to efficient meal service.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, adhering to operational standards and safety protocols.
- Developed improved prep methods that enhanced overall kitchen productivity during peak hours.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Technica 8
Chihuahua, MXSkills
- Created new recipes
- Cleanliness
- Organization
- Ingredient preparation
- Portion control
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Temperature control
- Sanitation procedures
- Knife skills
- Food storage
- Cooking techniques
- Measuring ingredients
- Recipe execution
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Highly motivated
- Food handling
Accomplishments
- Recreated 15+ menu recipes items with high customer quality satisfaction
- Prepared an average of 200 - 400 menu items per shift.
- Contributed to a consistent customer satisfaction rating through quality and timely service.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Recognized by team members for Positive attitude.
Certification
- food handlers certification
- Food sanitation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Head Kitchen Prep Cook
Gabriella’s
02.2010 - 01.2025
Kitchen Prep Cook
Amberjack’s Bayside Bar & Grill
08.2004 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Technica 8