Rigoberto Gomez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 6 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven cooking skills. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level line cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Pizza Maker
Falcos Pizza
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Introduced unique fusion cuisine concepts that garnered widespread praise from both customers and food critics alike.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Achieved cost reduction targets by negotiating with suppliers for better pricing on key ingredients.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Chef
Panda Express
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Work closely with other chefs to develop a menu and practice, executing it before services
- Wash, chop and season vegetables, meats and otheringredients before they are cooked,
- Cook and plate dishes various from restaurants menu during opening time,
- Chef at pandas express
- Cut and meal prep ingredients
- Marinate all food
- Wash dishes
- Work in fast paced environment
- Maintain a cleansiness of all kitchen equipment
- Work in safe manner
- Label and date ingredients
- Follow instructions and recipes ,Ability to memorize ingredients
- Organize refrigerator label
Barista
Starbucks
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Streamlined order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system.
- Educated customers on coffee offerings, promoting upselling opportunities and enhancing their overall experience.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in various brewing techniques, ensuring consistent quality across all drinks served.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
GED -
Richard J Daley
Chicago, IL11.2024
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Company quality standards
- Flambéing expertise
- Supply Ordering
- Vegetarian Cooking
- Food Safety
- Menu Supervision
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Frying techniques
- Equipment Maintenance
- Prioritization and Organization
- Performance Assessments
- Supply Estimates
- Recipe creation
- Team Collaboration
- Menu Planning
- Food and Beverage Service
- Nutrition knowledge
- Steaming Techniques
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Recipe Development
- Batch Cooking
- Special Events
- Cooking techniques
- Culinary expertise
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Prep Planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Timeline
Chef/Pizza Maker
Falcos Pizza
06.2021 - 10.2023
Chef
Panda Express
01.2018 - 06.2021
Barista
Starbucks
11.2016 - 01.2018
GED -
Richard J Daley
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