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Rafael Hurtado

Palmer

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Via Real Gourmet Mexican Restaurant, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Skilled in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, while effectively managing multiple orders. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through timely service and quality food handling.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Via Real Gourmet Mexican Restaurant
02.2025 - Current
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Driver

Uber
01.2020 - Current
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.

Cook

Uplift Education
07.2017 - Current
  • 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.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Education

High School Diploma -

MacArthur
Irving
05-2009

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Cook

Via Real Gourmet Mexican Restaurant
02.2025 - Current

Driver

Uber
01.2020 - Current

Cook

Uplift Education
07.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

MacArthur

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