Ricardo Maldonado
Sylmar,CA
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Developed unique recipes and plate presentations, demonstrating creativity and understanding of flavor profiles. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and reduction of waste at previous workplace.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Rods tacos
Granada Hills, California
11.2019 - Current
- Prepared a variety of taco fillings using fresh ingredients daily.
- Managed food safety standards and maintained a clean cooking environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively during meal preparation.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
Cook
Los toros mexican restaurant
Chatsworth, California
09.1999 - 06.2019
- Prepared a variety of taco fillings using fresh ingredients daily.
- Managed food safety standards and maintained a clean cooking environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Education
N/A
Chatsworth, CaliforniaSkills
- Food safety management
- Menu item memorization
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Portion control
- Recipe modification
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Knife skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Calm demeanor
- Positive and professional
Timeline
Cook
Rods tacos
11.2019 - Current
Cook
Los toros mexican restaurant
09.1999 - 06.2019
N/A