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Michael Barraza

Pearland

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in food preparation and customer service, honed at McDonald's. Expert in cooking techniques and kitchen organization, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while enhancing team efficiency. Proven ability to maintain sanitation standards and reduce food waste, ensuring a safe and productive kitchen environment.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/ Food Prep

McDonald's
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.

Cook/food Prep

Big Tex Pappas
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.

Dishwasher/Cook Help

Mingalonies Itallion Kitchen
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
  • Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor.
  • Maximized dishwasher efficiency by regularly inspecting and performing minor maintenance on the machine when necessary.
  • Increased kitchen efficiency, organizing clean dishes and utensils in accessible manner for culinary staff.
  • Improved safety in kitchen by properly handling and storing cleaning chemicals and supplies.
  • Contributed to team effort, assisting with food prep tasks during off-peak hours to support kitchen staff.

Education

G.E.D. -

C.E.P. Community Education Program
Houston, TX
06.2001

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Cooking techniques
  • Frying
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Supply restocking
  • Sanitation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Cook/food Prep

Big Tex Pappas
01.2020 - 06.2023

Dishwasher/Cook Help

Mingalonies Itallion Kitchen
10.2017 - 04.2019

Cook/ Food Prep

McDonald's

G.E.D. -

C.E.P. Community Education Program

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