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Noel Torres

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced Cook Helper with knowledge of food preparation, kitchen sanitation, and inventory management. Strong skills in assisting chefs with meal creation, maintaining clean cooking areas, and carefully following recipe instructions. Known for quick learning ability and teamwork spirit. Contributed to improving kitchen efficiency at previous workplaces through effective support and strong organizational skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatcher

MGM Grand
Las Vegas, NV
06.2024 - Current
  • Worked with routing specialists, route managers and service department to optimize routes.
  • Dispatched drivers to meet daily delivery needs for company customers.
  • Responsible for dispatching orders to drivers, ensuring timely delivery of food items.
  • Coordinated service for food runners and other kitchen staff.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Cook Helper

Palms Casino and Resort
Las Vegas, NV
04.2021 - 11.2024
  • Labeled containers appropriately for storage purposes following health codes regulations.
  • Provided assistance to cooks during peak times of service operations by expediting orders quickly and accurately.
  • Stocked supplies such as food items in refrigerators and storerooms.
  • Helped in setting up and cleaning up before and after service, ensuring a ready-to-use kitchen.
  • Ensured proper storage of food supplies to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Assisted in food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and basic cooking under chef's guidance.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.

Receiver

Atomic Golf
Las Vegas , NV
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Maintained work areas and kept organized.
  • Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
  • Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
  • Assisted in unloading trucks and stocking shelves with received merchandise.

Lead Steward/Food Runner/Banquet Prep Cook

Hard Rock Casino
Las Vegas, NV
11.2016 - 04.2021
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
  • Conducted daily inspections of dishwashing machines and other kitchen equipment for maintenance needs.
  • Ensured cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas by regularly sanitizing surfaces and equipment.
  • Handled cleaning tasks with attention to detail, including polishing silverware and glassware.
  • Maintained inventory levels of kitchen supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
  • Assisted in the preparation of basic food items under the guidance of kitchen staff.
  • Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, placing orders as needed to maintain stock levels.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.
  • Assisted Executive Chef in prepping and plating menu items for banquet events.

Meat Carver

Lawry's The Prime Rib
Las Vegas, NV
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Arranged cut meat and products in display case for customer viewing and selection.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Mostly my job was to arrive at the dinner table with my carving station and cut meat for the customers. A lot of the times they had questions about the different kinds of meats and I did my best answering their questions. You could say this helped me a lot with getting to talk to customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plesantville High School
Pleasantville, NJ
06-2013

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Food preparation
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Supply restocking
  • Food safety
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Food handlers card
  • Food handling
  • Creative thinking

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Dispatcher

MGM Grand
06.2024 - Current

Receiver

Atomic Golf
04.2024 - 08.2024

Cook Helper

Palms Casino and Resort
04.2021 - 11.2024

Lead Steward/Food Runner/Banquet Prep Cook

Hard Rock Casino
11.2016 - 04.2021

Meat Carver

Lawry's The Prime Rib
03.2015 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

Plesantville High School

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