Meybel Machado
Seattle,WA
Summary
Proven culinary professional with extensive experience at The Cheesecake Factory, adept in cooking, food preparation, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple orders, ensuring high-quality service and reducing food waste significantly. Skilled in both knife techniques and effective communication, maximizing customer satisfaction and productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
RockCreek Seafood And Spirits
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook /precook /line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
11.2013 - 08.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Education
North Seattle College
Seattle, WALic Ciencias De La Educación - Educación
Universidad De El Salvador
El Salvador 02.1988
Skills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
Certification
- Area of certification food handling certification
Languages
English
Elementary
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
RockCreek Seafood And Spirits
07.2022 - Current
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
08.2021 - 05.2023
Cook /precook /line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
11.2013 - 08.2021
North Seattle College
Lic Ciencias De La Educación - Educación
Universidad De El Salvador
- Area of certification food handling certification
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