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Maximiliano Soto

MIAMI,Florida

Summary

To fulfill my passion and job obligations. I love working with people and making them smile. My desire is to learn all that I can and grow with this company, and to find both work and life experiences which may allow growth and prosperity as a food enthusiast , worker, and as an individual. Im a very "team" orientated worker, I don't mind hard work and my standards are very high when it comes to my final product.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Grill cook

Whisk
Coral Gables, FL
12.2023 - 09.2025

Prepared a variety of grilled dishes to meet customer preferences.

  • Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the grill station and surrounding area.
  • Closed nightly ensuring proper closing technique and food labeling

Sauté Cook

Doc B's
Miami, Florida
03.2020 - 05.2021

Prepared a variety of dishes using sauté techniques and seasonal ingredients in a high-volume restaurant.

  • Assisted other team members when needed during busy periods or times of high volume orders from customers.
  • Maintained timely preparation of all dishes, meeting stringent restaurant standards.
  • Operated multiple stations, including salads and preparations, to enhance kitchen efficiency.

Sushi Chef

Hillstone Restaurant Group
Coral Gables, Florida
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Hillstone speaks for itself in terms of quality and consistency.
  • Worked as a Sushi Chef for 2 years and 8 months up until I was officially laid off due to Covid-19.
  • Learned a great deal here and the experience has definitely elevated my standard for quality and higher expectation from management.
  • Hillstone speaks for itself in terms of quality and consistency.

Line Cook

Earls Kitchen + Bar
maimi, FL
03.2015 - 02.2017
  • Here i was closing coach which entitled supervising employees making sure they closed their stations in a quick and efficient manner
  • handled all stations for service including salads, sauté, fry, grill and flattop staitions.

Education

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

South West Miami Senior High School
06.2009

Skills

  • Grill operation
  • Temperature control
  • Food safety compliance
  • Station cleanliness
  • Menu execution
  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Time management

Timeline

Grill cook

Whisk
12.2023 - 09.2025

Sauté Cook

Doc B's
03.2020 - 05.2021

Sushi Chef

Hillstone Restaurant Group
01.2017 - 03.2020

Line Cook

Earls Kitchen + Bar
03.2015 - 02.2017

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

South West Miami Senior High School