Matthew Ruiz
Paterson
Summary
Friendly and responsible individual, seeking a position where strong interpersonal skills and a commitment of customer satisfaction can be unutilized. I bring a positive mind set, adaptability, and a willingness to take initiative.
Motivated kitchen worker ready to build foundation in food service. Eager to learn all kitchen roles and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing, and stock management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dishwasher
Passaic County Technical Institute
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Predominantly in charge of dishwashing and providing assistance in the form of prep to chefs in the kitchen.
Court Monitor
Sky Zone
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Work Directly with guests, provide courteous, friendly and professional assistance while enforcing Sky Zone safety standards on the courts.
Education
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Passaic County Technical and Vocational School
Wayne, NJ06-2025
Skills
- Languages: fluent in English; speak and reads Spanish
- Computer Programs: Microsoft Office, Windows, Google Drive
- Training: ServSafe, CPR, Health Safety
- Kitchen equipment use
- Restocking skills
- Interactive communication skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Efficient nature
- Equipment operation
- Performance improvement
- Quality control
- Machine operation
- Dishwasher operation
- Waste disposal
- Proper sanitation
- Stress tolerance
- Heavy lifting
- Efficient cleaning
- Time management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Strong work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Punctual and reliable
- Food safety regulations
- Trash removal
- Equipment maintenance
- Dish sanitizing
- Plate sorting
- Kitchen station support
- Food safety oversight
- Troubleshooting skills
- Fast-paced environment
Certification
- Licensed Food handler - 2021 to 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dishwasher
Passaic County Technical Institute
09.2024 - 06.2025
Court Monitor
Sky Zone
06.2022 - 10.2023
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Passaic County Technical and Vocational School