Marisa Wardlaw
New Braunfels,USA
Summary
Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, preparing food for buffets, plating and presenting fine dining dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Austin, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations in compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
- Developed new recipes that improved meal variety while adhering to cost control measures.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Line Cook
Courtyard by Marriott
New Braunfels, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Took orders, prepared foods and processed payments in full-service establishment.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Restocked workstation with supplies and communicated out-of-stock items to management.
- Accurately made dishes that improved quality and cost control.
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
New Braunfels, TX
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed 20 to 30 employees who were distributed throughout 4 to 5 stands, and made sure everything needed was available to the staff.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Managed food service sales, costs and budget administration to keep operations in line with financial targets.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Food and Beverage Team Leader
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
New Braunfels, TX
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Executed preparation and cooking of menu items in alignment with standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to uphold health regulations.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to deliver timely service during peak hours.
- Facilitated training sessions for new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Engineered innovative recipes to enhance meal variety while maintaining strict cost control measures.
- Embraced new recipes and techniques, showcasing adaptability and commitment to continuous learning.
Food and Beverage Cashier
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
New Braunfels, TX
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Took orders, prepared foods and processed payments in full-service establishment.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Restocked workstation with supplies and communicated out-of-stock items to management.
- Accurately made change for cash transactions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin, TXHigh School Diploma -
New Braunfels High School
New Braunfels05.2021
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Food safety
- Food storage procedures
- Knife skills
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Line Cook
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
05.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Courtyard by Marriott
09.2023 - Current
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
06.2021 - 08.2022
Food and Beverage Team Leader
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
05.2020 - 07.2021
Food and Beverage Cashier
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
05.2019 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
New Braunfels High School