Maurice Forero
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with strong skills in food preparation, high-volume cooking, and safety compliance. Committed to maintaining cleanliness and organization in busy kitchen environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 1/Line Cook
The Walt Disney Company
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
06.2022 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items efficiently in high-volume kitchen environment, ensuring timely service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen equipment to support optimal food preparation.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe cooking practices.
- Operated grills, fryers, and broilers to cook items according to quality guidelines, contributing to customer satisfaction.
Deli Clerk
Publix Grocery Store
Kissimmee, Florida
03.2014 - 05.2022
- Guided customers in selecting deli products, offering tailored recommendations to enhance their shopping experience.
- Prepared and sliced meats and cheeses according to customer preferences, ensuring quality and freshness in every order.
- Operated slicers, scales, and other deli equipment following safety protocols.
- Maintained well-stocked deli displays with fresh products to consistently meet daily customer demand.
Line Cook
Paddlefish
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Executed multiple orders simultaneously to meet high demand during busy periods.
- Prepared food items consistently, adhering to recipes and portioning guidelines to minimize waste.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to support efficient service during peak hours.
Education
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07-2018
Certificate of Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts/ Gastronomy
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Orlando, FL03-2012
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food safety compliance
- Menu item customization
- High-volume cooking
- Customer service
- Cooking techniques
- Efficient knife skills
- Bilingual/Multilingual
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
Cook 1/Line Cook
The Walt Disney Company
06.2022 - Current
Deli Clerk
Publix Grocery Store
03.2014 - 05.2022
Line Cook
Paddlefish
01.2012 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Valencia College
Certificate of Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts/ Gastronomy
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts