Rickey Manzanares
Arvada ,CO
Summary
Energetically advanced at Red Robin, mastering multitasking and team collaboration, I significantly boosted customer satisfaction. My keen attention to detail and proficiency in food safety regulations ensured high-quality culinary creations. Achievements include streamlining processes for peak efficiency, demonstrating a blend of hard and soft skills pivotal for dynamic work environments. Organized professional with experience in high volume restaurants. Fulfills customer orders while maintaining clean and safe environment. Delivers quality food and offers great organizational skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tray Passer
Sodexo Food Service
Westminster, CO
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals and deadlines.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Modified packing techniques as needed to accommodate various product sizes, shapes, and fragility levels.
- Ensured compliance with FDA regulations when handling food products during the packaging process.
Line Cook
Red Robin
Lakewood, CO
10.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Pizza Maker
Mama Alvinos
Aurora, CO
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
- Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
Fish Processor
Honey Smoked Fish
Denver, CO
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail in the deboning, skinning, and filleting processes.
- Adapted quickly to various roles within the processing facility based on staffing needs or changes in production demands.
- Developed strong knife skills, enabling faster completion of intricate cuts without sacrificing precision or accuracy.
- Operated freezer systems for fish freezing to prevent bacteria growth and prepare for shipments via truck, plane or boat.
- Operated conveyor systems to quickly move fish throughout factory processing stations.
Education
Academy High School
Thornton, COSkills
Following Instructions
Efficient Packing
Maintaining cleanliness
Safety Procedures
Hand-Eye Coordination
Machine setup
Product Inspection
Workplace ethics
Load Lifting
Reading Comprehension
Packing boxes
Warehouse Safety
Shipping and receiving
Labeling
Product Packaging
Box assembly
Food Safety Regulations
Barcode Scanners
Box Building
Quality Inspection
Safety Protocols
Product Organization
Quality Control
Product Inspections
Load Planning
Preventive Maintenance
Quality Assurance
Crew Management
Equipment Inspection
Temperature Control
Weighing and Measuring
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Reliability
Team Collaboration
Timeline
Tray Passer
Sodexo Food Service
05.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Red Robin
10.2023 - 04.2024
Pizza Maker
Mama Alvinos
06.2023 - 10.2023
Fish Processor
Honey Smoked Fish
11.2022 - 06.2023
Academy High School