Miguel Arias
Miami,FL
Summary
Focused cook with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills. Motivated cook with 15 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Hotel W
Miami, FL
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
Cook's Assistant
South Pointe Plaza Rehabilitation Nursing Center
Miami, FL
12.2011 - 02.2013
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Planned and organized daily work schedules in accordance with established menus, special events, seasons and special requests.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim food.
- Weighed, measured, and mixed ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
- Observed and tested foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Kept records of the quantities of food used.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
Cook
Riviera Health Resort
Miami, FL
08.2014 - 10.2023
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Education
Comprehensive Culinary Techniques Diploma - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Miramar, FL04-2012
Skills
- Frying
- Order Verification
- Surface Cleaning
- Grilling
- Dish Preparation
- Supply Restocking
- Food Presentation
- Sanitation
- Food Handling
- Customer Service
- Positive and Professional
- Cleaning and Organization
- OSHA
- Focused and Disciplined
References
Glenda Alvarado (Head of Dietary Department) @ Riviera Health Resort
-Cell phone: (305)-401-8049
Elia Gutierrez (Supervisor) @ South Pointe Plaza
-Cell phone: (786)-278-1589
Timeline
Cook
Riviera Health Resort
08.2014 - 10.2023
Cook's Assistant
South Pointe Plaza Rehabilitation Nursing Center
12.2011 - 02.2013
Cook
Hotel W
05.2010 - 08.2011
Comprehensive Culinary Techniques Diploma - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
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