Rigoberto Gomez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Line Cook with extensive experience in ingredient preparation, batch cooking, and plating within high-volume restaurant environments. Proven track record of maintaining high standards in food safety and kitchen cleanliness while efficiently managing rush hours. Strong team player with exceptional communication skills, adept at translating customer requests into delicious meals. Committed to delivering quality dishes and enhancing culinary techniques through continuous learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pizza Maker
Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza
Chicago, IL
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Adjusted thermostat control to regulate temperature of pizza ovens.
- Safely operated ovens, fryers and grills to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Organized food preparation stations and regularly replenished supplies.
- Unloaded delivery trucks to place food items and ingredients in designated space in restaurant.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks on kitchen equipment such as cleaning fryers or grills.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups or scales.
- Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
- Complied with safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain health and well-being of customers and other staff.
Line Cook
ssp america food experts
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
Line Cook
falcos pizza
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
Line Cook
Panda Express
Joliet, IL
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
Server
wolf gang puck
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Prepared and served a variety of coffee drinks, including espresso, cappuccino, and latte, adhering to specific recipes and presentation standards.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hubbard
Chicago, IL04-2004
Skills
- Dough making
- Dough preparation
- Pizza shaping
- Order customization
- Menu development
- Health code compliance
- Food safety
- Sauce making
- Order accuracy
- ServSafe certification
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Sanitation practices
- Order preparation
- Food processing
- Safe food handling
- Ingredient processing
- Knife usage
- Pizza baking
- Order taking and processing
- Workstation organization
Accomplishments
safeserve
Certification
food handler certificate
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pizza Maker
Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza
07.2024 - 12.2025
Line Cook
ssp america food experts
04.2024 - 06.2025
Line Cook
falcos pizza
01.2022 - 04.2024
Line Cook
Panda Express
01.2019 - 01.2022
Server
wolf gang puck
01.2015 - 01.2019
food handler certificate
High School Diploma -
Hubbard
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