Nelson Ortiz
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at NDOC, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance meal quality through effective training and collaboration. Skilled in menu planning and food safety, with a strong focus on sanitation practices and customer service. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
NDOC
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with team members to optimize cooking processes and service delivery.
- Trained junior staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance meal presentation and taste consistency.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures for optimal food safety standards.
- Prepared and cooked meals following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted in menu planning, ensuring variety and nutritional balance.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to maintain workflow.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Maintained inventory of food supplies to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
Baker
NDOC
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Prepared a variety of baked goods, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards.
- Operated industrial baking equipment, maintaining safety protocols and cleanliness.
Education
Serv Safe Certificate -
Aramark
Indian Springs, NVGED -
Susan B. Anthony
San Diego, CASkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Portion control
- Food handler certification
- Allergen awareness
- Culinary creativity
- New hire training
- Food spoilage prevention
- Menu planning
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Food storage
- Temperature control
- High volume production capability
- ServSafe certified
- Health code adherence
- Focused and disciplined
- Positive and professional
- Sauteing
- Health and safety compliance
- Grilling expertise
Certification
Serv Safe certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
NDOC
03.2022 - 09.2025
Baker
NDOC
03.2022 - 09.2025
Serv Safe Certificate -
Aramark
GED -
Susan B. Anthony
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