Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
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RANDY MENDOZA

Houston,Texas

Summary

Dynamic cook with extensive experience at Hooters, excelling in food preparation and kitchen safety. Proven ability to execute recipes with precision while maintaining high cleanliness standards. Recognized for enhancing meal presentation and collaborating effectively with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours. Strong multitasking and organizational skills drive kitchen efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Elements Htx
Houston, Texas
10.2024 - Current
  • Prepared ingredients and meals following established recipes and standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
  • Adhered to food safety guidelines to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Executed daily prep tasks efficiently to support kitchen operations and service flow.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.

Cook

Hooters
Galveston, Texas
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Prepared ingredients for daily menu items with attention to freshness and quality.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.
  • Assisted in plating and garnishing dishes for an appealing presentation.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards by regularly sanitizing kitchen surfaces and tools.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during busy shifts.
  • Followed recipes accurately to create consistent flavors and textures in dishes.
  • Implemented proper food storage techniques to minimize waste and ensure safety.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Audio Engineering

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
05-2016

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen safety
  • Equipment operation
  • Recipe execution
  • Quality control
  • Multitasking and organization

Affiliations

  • Local musician and audio engineer
  • Golfer and skateboarder
  • Leader of 3 different bands for multiple years

Languages

Spanish
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • 7-time Support Local Music Award Winner

Certification

  • Degrees and certifications for audio engineering

Timeline

Cook

Elements Htx
10.2024 - Current

Cook

Hooters
05.2022 - 03.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Audio Engineering

San Jacinto College