Mark Ezekiel Gobres
Latham,NY
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with proven expertise in kitchen sanitation management and performance improvement, honed at Panda Express and GladlyChoice. Excelled in recipe modification and fostering positive team environments, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional food handling and hospitality service expertise, ensuring high-quality standards and safety in fast-paced settings.
Hardworking and enthusiastic 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.
Attentive Cook with wide-ranging culinary experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Front House
Panda Express
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Manager
GladlyChoice
08.2020 - 11.2024
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
University Of Las Vegas Nevada
Las Vegas, NV12-2028
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley Highschool
Las Vegas, NV05-2024
Skills
- Recipe modification
- Food handling
- Contamination prevention
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food safety oversight
- Ingredients measuring
- Sanitation
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Supply restocking
- Cleaning and organization
- Performance improvement
- Hospitality service expertise
- Positive and professional
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Taglog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook/Front House
Panda Express
06.2023 - 12.2024
Manager
GladlyChoice
08.2020 - 11.2024
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
University Of Las Vegas Nevada
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley Highschool
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