Marlene Ortigoza
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Outback Steakhouse
03.2020 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Working with different cuts of meats, different pasta, salads etc.
Kitchen Manager
Daves Hot Chicken
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Kitchen Manager
Dog Haus Biergarten
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
Education
Education Administration
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional
Puebla, MX06.2014
Skills
- Quick-Learning
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Kitchen Organization
- Food Challenges
- Maintain Food Safety
- Cutting Meat
- Hot and Cold Food Preparation
- Grill Operation
- Salad Preparation
- Fish and Seafood Preparation
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Food Presentation Talent
- Cutting Techniques
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Daves Hot Chicken
12.2022 - 07.2023
Cook
Outback Steakhouse
03.2020 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Dog Haus Biergarten
02.2019 - 04.2022
Education Administration
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional
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