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Michael Ortega

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Diligent professional with 10 years of experience and a proven knowledge of food preparation, food sanitation and safety, and customer satisfaction. I would love to leverage my skills, knowledge, and personality to be apart of your company. Efficient Prepared Foods Team Member known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly and accurately. Possess specialized skills in food safety compliance, customer service excellence, and inventory management. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and positive customer experiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Prepared Foods Team Member

Sam's Club
Fort Collins, CO
09.2021 - 10.2024
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Packaged, labeled, and displayed prepared foods for sale, ensuring visual appeal.
  • Conducted regular inventory of freshness and expiration dates of items in the prepared foods section.
  • Monitored temperature control systems to ensure proper storage conditions for prepared foods products.
  • Ensured all food safety and sanitation guidelines were followed.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing customers' inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.

BOH COOK

Jims Wings
Fort Collins, CO
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
  • Serving guests, cleaning tables, keeping my work space organized, shaking wings, and lastly I occasionally did some dishes
  • One of my favorite duties was to chat, entertain, and connect with our guests
  • It wasn't required to do this but I've been taught to always find the best in people

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Little Caesars
Fort Collins, CO
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups
  • Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding food service
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards
  • Some of my personal goals here was to connect, relate, and inspire the people around me to make the most of the days that we all shared together

PREP COOK

Chipotle
Fort Collins, CO
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Spent a summer working here prepping thousand dollars worth of food everyday
  • I chopped lettuce, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, bell peppers, and made large quantities of guacamole
  • I handled and cooked lots of different types of meats
  • I was responsible for making sure everything was up to a proper temperature
  • Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock

CHEF

Tokyo Joes
Fort Collins, CO
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
  • Trained new employees how to properly handle knives, food, and equipment

CHEF

Tokyo Joes
Fort Collins, CO
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
  • Trained new employees how to properly handle knives, food, and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

CANON CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Canon City, CO
05.2014

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Efficient with technology/computers
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Great work ethic
  • Good under pressure
  • Food Safety Standards

References

REFERENCES ELIJAH CHISHOLM, MANAGER, CHIPOTLE (719) 429-5138 - elijahc6@hotmail.com - Former Manager, Friend GABRIEL BARBOZA, MANAGER, JIMS WINGS (970) 402-6185 - Former Manager

Timeline

Prepared Foods Team Member

Sam's Club
09.2021 - 10.2024

BOH COOK

Jims Wings
08.2018 - 10.2019

PREP COOK

Chipotle
06.2017 - 08.2017

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Little Caesars
05.2017 - 12.2017

CHEF

Tokyo Joes
08.2015 - 05.2017

CHEF

Tokyo Joes
08.2015 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

CANON CITY HIGH SCHOOL

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