Maximus Gonzalez
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Dynamic Restaurant Chef with proven expertise at Universal Studios Hollywood, excelling in kitchen operations and team management. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and innovative weekly specials. Skilled in multitasking and performance assessments, fostering a collaborative environment that drives efficiency and quality in high-pressure situations.
Professional culinary expert with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Skilled in menu development, food preparation, and maintaining rigorous quality standards. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving exceptional results. Reliable and adept at managing evolving priorities, ensuring seamless dining experience for guests.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Chef
Universal Studios Hollywood
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw cleaning and maintenance of kitchen to boost safety and prevent accidents.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to provide exceptional service, ensuring seamless communication between departments.
- Determined which items needed to be ordered from suppliers and took into account budgetary requirements.
- Ensured consistent taste by standardizing recipes and measuring ingredients accurately across all dishes served at the restaurant.
- Developed weekly specials that were created with fresh, local ingredients.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by delegating responsibilities fairly and appropriately according to each team member''s knowledge and experience.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands during peak hours, executing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
Team Member
Jersey Mike's Subs
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak periods via effective time management techniques such as delegation and task prioritization.
- Achieved high level of customer service with thorough product knowledge and attentive assistance.
- Assisted in inventory management to prevent stock shortages and overages.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Panorama High School
Panorama City, CA05-2024
Skills
- Cleaning practices
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Team management
- Kitchen operations
- Proper equipment usage
- Sauce preparation
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Performance assessments
- Grilling techniques
- Inventory management
Certification
Food Handlers Certification
Timeline
Restaurant Chef
Universal Studios Hollywood
02.2025 - Current
Team Member
Jersey Mike's Subs
04.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Panorama High School
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