Rodolfo Miramontes
Half Moon Bay,CA
Summary
Dependable and hardworking employee with experience in fast-paced kitchens. Dynamic team player with strong attention to detail and good work ethic. Fast learner consistently meets deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 2
Ritz-Carlton
Half Moon Bay, California
11.2018 - Current
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Prep Cook
New Leaf Market
Half Moon Bay, California
12.2016 - 11.2018
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Seasoned cooked dishes properly before serving them.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Discarded spoiled food items immediately following established procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Flavor Restaurant
Half Moon Bay, California
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation and storage when necessary.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Skills
- Quality Control
- Sense of Urgency
- Inventory Management
- Dish preparation
Timeline
Cook 2
Ritz-Carlton
11.2018 - Current
Prep Cook
New Leaf Market
12.2016 - 11.2018
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Flavor Restaurant
04.2014 - 11.2016