Ricardo Maddox
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Dependable Food Service Professional experienced in cooking, food preparation, baking, and kitchen support. Delivered quality meals by following recipes and maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in fast-paced restaurant and bakery environments. Committed to teamwork and high-quality food service, demonstrating strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer helper
Food for Foot
Hollywood, California
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Facilitated food distribution to community members in need, ensuring timely access to essential resources.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare and deliver nutritious meals to local shelters, strengthening community support.
- Organized inventory and maintained cleanliness of food storage areas, promoting safe and effective food handling.
Certified Flagger
Wright Traffic Control
Mineral Wells, West Virginia
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Established and maintained traffic control devices, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing safety.
- Managed traffic patterns, ensuring safe navigation through construction areas.
- Coordinated with team members, synchronizing traffic control efforts to optimize safety and efficiency.
Head Cook
Atria's Restaurant
Morgantown, WV
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations and coordinated staff scheduling to optimize service delivery.
- Executed preparation and cooking of diverse dishes, ensuring adherence to menu specifications and quality standards for exceptional dining experiences.
- Upheld stringent food safety and sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
Education
Associate Hospitality Management - Cooking
Marshall University
Huntington, WV 09.2000 - 01.2004
Specialize Associate Degree - Cooking
Pennsylvania Culinary Arts Institute
Pittsburgh , PA 06.1990 - 10.1992
Fairmont Sr High
Fairmont , WV 09.1985 - 01.1990
Skills
- Food preparation
- Line cooking
- Baking and pastry preparation
- Recipe following
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food safety and hygiene
- Ingredient prep and portioning
- Oven, grill, and fryer use
- Dough mixing and baking
- Inventory stocking
- Teamwork and communication
- Fast-paced kitchen support
Certification
- Food Handler Card, if applicable
- ServSafe Certification, if applicable
- CPR/ First Aid, if applicable
Additional Strengths
- Able to lift and move kitchen supplies
- and ingredients
- Comfortable standing for long shifts
- Reliable, punctual, and ready to work
- flexible hours
- Passion for cooking, baking, and
- quality food preparation
- Here is a stronger version of the
Timeline
Volunteer helper
Food for Foot
01.2026 - 03.2026
Certified Flagger
Wright Traffic Control
06.2025 - 09.2025
Associate Hospitality Management - Cooking
Marshall University
09.2000 - 01.2004
Specialize Associate Degree - Cooking
Pennsylvania Culinary Arts Institute
06.1990 - 10.1992
Fairmont Sr High
09.1985 - 01.1990
Head Cook
Atria's Restaurant