Raul Lopez
Merced,CA
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded employee knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with always looking for ways to improve restaurants in recipe management and development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Stir-Fry Cook
I Love Pho, Menudo, & Tacos
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Cook/Stir-Fry Cook
Pho 75 Vietnamese Restaurant
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Server/Waiter/Cook/Stiry-Fry
Pho 90 Vietnamese Restaurant
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Waiter/Server
FOB FRIED OR BOILED SEAFOOD FUSION
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
UC Merced
Merced, CA05.2028
High School Diploma -
Patino School of Entrepreneurship
Fresno, CA06.2024
Skills
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen experience
- Food Safety
- POS
- Serving Experience
- Food Preparation
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Food handling
- Cash register
Certification
Food Handler
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Limited Working
Timeline
Cook/Stir-Fry Cook
I Love Pho, Menudo, & Tacos
10.2023 - 08.2024
Cook/Stir-Fry Cook
Pho 75 Vietnamese Restaurant
12.2022 - 10.2023
Server/Waiter/Cook/Stiry-Fry
Pho 90 Vietnamese Restaurant
05.2022 - 08.2022
Waiter/Server
FOB FRIED OR BOILED SEAFOOD FUSION
04.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Physics
UC Merced
High School Diploma -
Patino School of Entrepreneurship
Food Handler
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