Rene Rodriguez
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Dedicated and versatile Line Cook with a proven track record at Cracker Barrell, adept in food safety knowledge and problem-solving. Excelled in fast-paced environments, enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and efficient time management. Demonstrated ability to adapt recipes and techniques, contributing significantly to team success and repeat business.
Thrives in high-pressure kitchen environment, developing strong multitasking and time-management skills. Adept at maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while working collaboratively with team members. Looking to transition into new field by leveraging culinary expertise and commitment to delivering excellence in any role.
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Cracker Barrell
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Contributed to restaurant success by maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic under pressure.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Strengthened teamwork within the kitchen by providing assistance to other stations as needed during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Line Cook /Bakery Production Worker
The Shed
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- 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.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Education
GED -
Coronado High
100 Champions Plc El Paso Tx01-1994
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Knife skills
- Kitchen station setup
- Deep fryer operation
- Grilling techniques
- Frying techniques
- Prepared foods plating
- Stock rotation
- Menu item memorization
- Recipe adaptation
- Garnishing
Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Food Protection Certification - ServSafe/National Restaurant Association.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Cracker Barrell
02.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook /Bakery Production Worker
The Shed
09.2022 - 05.2024
GED -
Coronado High
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