Mario Reyna
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong skills in high-pressure kitchen environments. Proven ability to prepare diverse dishes while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. Solid track record of collaborating effectively with team members and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, culinary creativity, and strong focus on achieving outstanding results.
Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
GrubHub
05.2021 - Current
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
Line Cook
The Vig Chicago
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Line Cook
Concrete Cowboy
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- I have worked in different positions. In the line, grill, fryer, set up plates, and prep.
Line Cook
Podbar
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Customized meal plans for guests with dietary restrictions, ensuring welcoming and inclusive dining experience.
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Meal preparation
- Grilling techniques
- Frying techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation practices
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Delivery Driver
GrubHub
05.2021 - Current
Line Cook
The Vig Chicago
09.2019 - 03.2021
Line Cook
Concrete Cowboy
07.2016 - 08.2019
Line Cook
Podbar
09.2015 - 01.2017