PEDRO LUIS RODRIGUEZ
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, Pizza Baker, and Garde Manager. Strong teamwork, leadership, food-safety, and kitchen organization skills developed through restaurant work and U.S. Army service. Passionate about preparing delicious, healthy food and providing excellent service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Baker
Sir Pizza
Murfreesboro, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Baked pizzas according to customer orders and recipes, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Prepared sandwiches and salads, slicing meats and cheeses to meet customer specifications.
- Sanitized food-preparation areas, equipment, and utensils to uphold hygiene standards. food-preparation equipment, utensils, and work areas.
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Seasons of Murfreesboro Restaurant & Lounge
Murfreesboro, USA
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared vegetables, fruits, and ingredients; weighed and measured recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and work effectively during busy service periods.
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen and effectively managed tasks during busy service periods to support seamless operations.
Valet
Eagleville Tires
Eagleville, Tennessee
05.2025 - 09.2026
- Parked and retrieved customer vehicles with care and attention.
- Resolved customer inquiries and ensured satisfaction through attentive service.
- Organized and tracked vehicle keys to maintain security and accessibility.
- Detailed customer vehicles thoroughly to enhance appearance.
Garde Manager
Max of Eastman Place
Rochester, USA
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed cold-food/service station, ensuring proper food storage, presentation, cleanliness, and sanitation.
- Prepared and presented cold dishes, enhancing visual appeal and freshness.
- Managed food inventory, ensuring quality and proper storage techniques.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and presentation.
Sergeant / NCO, Information Systems & Networking
United States Army
, USA
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Led soldiers, assigning duties and maintaining accountability to ensure successful mission completion.
- Executed tasks under pressure while adhering to safety, security, and regulatory procedures.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Prep Cook / Dishwasher
James Brown Place
Rochester, USA
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Prepared ingredients for meal preparation in a timely manner. portioned and garnished food; followed food-safety and sanitation procedures.
- Washed dishes and cookware, cleaned kitchen surfaces, removed trash, assisted with food deliveries to maintain kitchen efficiency.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations throughout shifts.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes according to restaurant standards.
Education
Deploma - All
East Lee County High School
Lehigh Acres, FL 12.2014 - 01.2015
Culinary Training - food preparation, recipes, food safety, sanitation, storage, service, and customer service
Rochester East High School
Rochester, NYCulinary Studies -
Escoffier's Boulder Campus
Skills
- Line Cooking
- Prep Cooking
- Pizza Baking
- Garde Manger
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Food Storage
- Food Presentation
- Portion Control
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Customer Service
Additional Training Skills
Basic Leadership Course (2018), Large Vehicle/Trailer Driving (2018), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Line Cooking, Prep Cooking, Pizza Baking, Garde Manger, Food Safety & Sanitation, Food Storage, Food Presentation, Portion Control, Teamwork, Leadership, Customer Service
Timeline
Valet
Eagleville Tires
05.2025 - 09.2026
Pizza Baker
Sir Pizza
07.2023 - Current
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Seasons of Murfreesboro Restaurant & Lounge
05.2023 - Current
Garde Manager
Max of Eastman Place
11.2019 - 05.2020
Sergeant / NCO, Information Systems & Networking
United States Army
01.2016 - 10.2019
Deploma - All
East Lee County High School
12.2014 - 01.2015
Prep Cook / Dishwasher
James Brown Place
10.2012 - 02.2013
Culinary Training - food preparation, recipes, food safety, sanitation, storage, service, and customer service
Rochester East High School
Culinary Studies -
Escoffier's Boulder Campus