Raul Diaz-Meza
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Offering passion for culinary arts and strong desire to learn and grow in fast-paced kitchen environment. Brings understanding of kitchen hygiene and food preparation techniques, coupled with excellent knife skills and ability to follow recipes precisely. Ready to use and develop culinary skills and teamwork in any role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Eataly NYC Flatiron
Manhattan, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with Eataly standards and recipes.
- Collaborated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and adhered to food safety protocols.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures and equipment usage.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, including grills, ovens, and fryers.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Smoothie Maker
Energy Fuels
New York, NY
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Operated blending equipment efficiently while maintaining cleanliness of workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting low stock levels.
- Engaged with customers to provide product information and enhance satisfaction.
- Prepared smoothies using high-quality ingredients and adhered to safety protocols.
- Prepared and served juices and blended drinks.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to health department standards for food safety.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality, customized smoothies based on individual preferences.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edward R. Murrow High School
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Professional attitude
- Active listener
- Team coordination
- Quality control
- Allergen awareness
- Cleaning and organization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
Eataly NYC Flatiron
08.2025 - Current
Smoothie Maker
Energy Fuels
02.2023 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Edward R. Murrow High School