Mauricio Ruiz
Las Vegas
Summary
Diligent Cook with an array of cooking skills and a tremendously amount of food safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Urth Caffé
Las Vegas, NV
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate and maximizing customer satisfaction
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Create a clean work environment by changing and sanitizing any equipment used throughout the day.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
- Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Cook
Panda Express
Las Vegas, NV
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Become familiar with kitchen equipment like Wok, jet burners and knifes
- Practiced fire safety procedure for a injury free work environment
- Washed, peeled, and cut and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Familiarize and memorize recipes: Ingredients, portions, cook time, yield, and presentation
- Check for food quality by making sure ingredients are fresh and cooked to temperature
- Maintain a clean environment by sanitizing equipment and cleaning kitchen machinery
- Trained new employees with the results of better productivity in the company
Fry Cook
Raising Cane's Restaurants
Las Vegas, NV
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Marinated food items according to provided instructions and recipes.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NV06.2017
Skills
- Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management
- Team Oriented
- Team Coordination
- Guest Inquiries
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Line Cook
Urth Caffé
10.2022 - Current
Cook
Panda Express
07.2018 - 10.2022
Fry Cook
Raising Cane's Restaurants
07.2017 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Las Vegas High School