Patricia Marquez
Cook
Bronx,NY
Summary
Energetic Cook with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Compass Group USA NBC Studios
New York, NY
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Responsible for developing a new and intriguing menu each morning up to par with the clientele’s preferences
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
- Monitored kitchen equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- 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.
Kitchen Assistant
Frankies Spuntino Group
New York, NY
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
Temp Worker/Chef
Noor Staffing And Hospitality
New York, NY
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Exhibited excellent communication skills while interacting with clients, colleagues, and supervisors across different industries.
- Served as a reliable team player who consistently met or exceeded expectations in all tasks assigned throughout numerous temp jobs.
- Learned semi-skilled and advanced work by shadowing experienced workers.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and professional service during temporary placements in customer-facing roles.
- Labeled completed products with standard production information based on each product type.
Cashier/Line Worker
The Halal Guys
New York, NY
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and dietary inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of service area and dining space.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service speed and accuracy.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and customer service standards.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of supplies.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Food Prep
Benihana
New York, NY
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing efficient food prep techniques and organization methods.
- Assisted food prep and assembly on line and served 200+ customers per day.
- Demonstrated versatility by working various roles within the kitchen as needed, from dishwashing to food prep.
- Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
- Contributed to team effort, assisting with food prep tasks during off-peak hours to support kitchen staff.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance professional skill set as a Food Prep Cook.
- Honed knife skills, becoming proficient at various cuts and techniques for efficient food prep.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York (City), NY12-2025
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Culinary skills
- Efficient space management
- Safe food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Sauce making
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food waste reduction
- Contamination prevention
- Performance improvement
- Food handler certification
- Order verification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Experimenting with different creative mediums, like Liquid Paint, Acrylic paint, and Water paint I as well enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen Outdoor adventures such as hiking and camping Mindfulness Practices
Timeline
Cook
Compass Group USA NBC Studios
07.2022 - 11.2025
Kitchen Assistant
Frankies Spuntino Group
04.2022 - 06.2023
Temp Worker/Chef
Noor Staffing And Hospitality
06.2021 - 07.2022
Cashier/Line Worker
The Halal Guys
10.2019 - 03.2021
Food Prep
Benihana
06.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College