Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Work Availability
Affiliations
Timeline
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Maximilliano Parraz

Maximilliano Parraz

Cook/ Chef/ Banquets
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I humble myself showing off the skills I have learned and willing to adapt with any change in order to keep moving forward with positive energy, as much enthusiasm, and integrity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquets Cook II

Chef Thomas
06.2020 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaning
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator before, during and after events to organize and check on before the next days events
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • asked or requested orders for specific recipes
  • strategized with menu items for events to complete before service time
  • Was always trusted with hors d' oeuvres which were my strong suits
  • encouraged others to always strive and maintained technique
  • Banquets and line cook style is my life
  • loved interacting with guests and bringing a positive flare to the department or anywhere I am in

Cook II

Maybourne
06.2020 - 03.2025
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during Heavy work periods with a strong consistent rate of energy, and with a sense of urgency to serve on time.
  • building good relations with fellow staff in creating a faster and creative flow of production and creativity.
  • increased quality, keeping track of time and placement of work skills within different areas of more than one kitchen.
  • Been given the opportunity and privilege to learn and work with a multitude of new chefs with skills and techniques .


Prep cook/ cook/ server/dishwasher

Shakeys Pizza Parlor
10.2014 - 06.2016

Maintained consistency of creating meals for customers.

Always have energy to move forward in kitchen work.

Multitasked with cooking, serving and helping maintain customer service during all hours.

cleaned and sanitized areas as frequently as possible before ,during, and after shift starts.

having a positive attitude during work hours and a team player.

Always willing to help.


one-on-one

Alternative home care
07.2014 - 09.2014

Took care of client in summer camp program.

Maintained awareness of clients health and safety.

constantly making sure client would participate.

Always having a positive attitude to encourage client to keep on trying. 

IRD/Cafe/Overnight Cook

Diana
08.2021 - 03.2025
  • Assisted in training new staff members on overnight kitchen procedures and best practices.
  • Adapted quickly to changing customer demands, adjusting recipes and ingredients as needed.
  • Making sure orders were always met with time and precision in serve time
  • Contributed techniques or ideas for cafe or IRD to always welcome variety and positive change
  • Always kept the Whole line as clean and sanitary as possible
  • Attentive towards inventory and produce items that were low or needed for service
  • Always ready to fluctuate and change orders on the fly on a guests demand
  • Its a lively station but staying focused and positive with myself and my coworkers always played a part in a healthy and successful work environment

Education

High School Diploma -

Arleta Highschool
14200 Van Nuys Blvd, Arleta, CA 91331
2010

Associate of Arts - Animal Science / Culinary

LA Mission College
13356 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342

Skills

    Focuses on consistency of food presentation

    Maintains restaurant regulations

    Works well as a team player

    Focuses on one task before moving on to the next

    Willing to learn new skills and recipes

    Always Serving with purpose

    always applying food safety procedures

    Enjoys Handling customer service and hospitality

    Once in the flow of working I enjoy the flow and focus on moving forward until all tasks are done

    I enjoy even focusing on the smallest of tasks with the outmost intention of making it complete and consistent

Accomplishments

    I have received a handful of certificates of my achievements for applying my best and focusing on my education as well as myself on becoming a better person.

    Certificate of recognition from the state senate

    Certificate of recognition from the California legislature

    Certificate of recognition from the City of Los Angeles

    Certificate of recognition from Tony Cardenas for study dedication.

    Certificate of Achievement in Success is our future in Foster care. ​

Certification

Food Handlers Safety and sanitation Certification

Emergency CPR and safety Certification


Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • Maybourne Beverly Hills

Timeline

IRD/Cafe/Overnight Cook

Diana
08.2021 - 03.2025

Banquets Cook II

Chef Thomas
06.2020 - 03.2025

Cook II

Maybourne
06.2020 - 03.2025

Prep cook/ cook/ server/dishwasher

Shakeys Pizza Parlor
10.2014 - 06.2016

one-on-one

Alternative home care
07.2014 - 09.2014

High School Diploma -

Arleta Highschool

Associate of Arts - Animal Science / Culinary

LA Mission College