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Oscar Ramirez Jimenez

Tumwater,WA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Ramirez Mexican Restaurant, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Skilled in multitasking and food handling, consistently delivering quality meals that boost customer satisfaction and foster repeat business.

Work History

Cook

Ramirez Mexican Restaurant
  • 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.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.

Meat Cutter

Ramirez Mexican Restaurant
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Assisted customers with selecting the best cuts of meat for their desired recipes, resulting in satisfied clients.
  • Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
  • Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
  • Collaborated with team members to keep the department fully stocked and visually appealing for increased sales.
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.

Server

Ramirez Mexican Restaurant
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Adapted to diverse customer needs, providing personalized service that increased guest satisfaction.
  • Increased sales by suggesting additional items like desserts and drinks based on customers' orders.
  • Improved dining experience by providing prompt, attentive service to guests.
  • Enhanced team efficiency, collaborating effectively in high-pressure settings.
  • Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
  • Facilitated team-oriented atmosphere, assisting coworkers during rush periods to ensure smooth operations.

Education

High School Diploma - Business

Black Hills Huhh School
Tumwater, WA
06.2007

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cook

Ramirez Mexican Restaurant

Meat Cutter

Ramirez Mexican Restaurant

Server

Ramirez Mexican Restaurant

High School Diploma - Business

Black Hills Huhh School
Oscar Ramirez Jimenez