RAQUEL NINO MENDOZA
Summary
Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in high-pressure kitchens, dedication to learning and growing in dynamic kitchen environment. Contributes solid foundation in food safety and preparation techniques, paired with quick ability to master new cooking methods. Ready to use and develop creativity and teamwork in sous chef role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen
Charlotte, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Assist on hiring and managing kitchen staff.
Lead Line Cook
Hestia Rooftop
Charlotte, NC
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, by assigning cleaning duties to staff.
Line Cook
Rooster's wood fired kitchen
Charlotte, NC
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared food items according to recipes and menus, ensuring proper presentation, portioning and temperature
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the preparation of food items
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times
Line Cook
The Indigo Road
Charlotte, NC
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Prepared food items according to recipes and menus, ensuring proper presentation, portioning and temperature
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the preparation of food items
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Food Stock And Supply Management
- Supervising food prep
- Multitasking
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen leadership
Certification
- Food Safety Manager Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen
08.2024 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Hestia Rooftop
04.2024 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Rooster's wood fired kitchen
05.2022 - 08.2023
Line Cook
The Indigo Road
12.2017 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Central Piedmont Community College