Melissa Rodriguez
New York
Summary
Motivated food & hospitality professional with several years of experience creating delicious meals and cocktails. I strive to improve my craft everyday in every way.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Restaurant Associates - American Museum Of Natural History
New York
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
Catering Cook/ Special Events
Restaurant Associates- Sony Music Group
New York
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Set up buffet-style meals for large groups of people at catered events.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop creative menus for catering clients.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Monitored inventory of ingredients necessary for food preparation.
- Plated dishes before they were served at catered events according to presentation guidelines.
- Ensured proper food safety and sanitation procedures were followed at all times.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to established timelines.
Bartender/Head Mixologist
The Roger Smith Hotel
New York
10.2008 - 10.2021
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Planned and coordinated special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Education
Culinary Certification - Culinary Arts Program
Natural Gourmet Institute (formerly, Now ICE)
New York, NY04-2017
Skills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Recipe compliance
- Sanitation practices
- Menu development
- Dependable and responsible
- Written communication
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- Food Handler’s certificate
- CPR certification
Websites
Timeline
Line Cook
Restaurant Associates - American Museum Of Natural History
04.2023 - Current
Catering Cook/ Special Events
Restaurant Associates- Sony Music Group
02.2022 - 04.2023
Bartender/Head Mixologist
The Roger Smith Hotel
10.2008 - 10.2021
Culinary Certification - Culinary Arts Program
Natural Gourmet Institute (formerly, Now ICE)