Ronny Ortiz
Burien
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience in recipe development and food safety compliance. Achievements include enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative menu offerings and effective staff training. Skilled in managing kitchen inventory and maintaining high standards of meal presentation, contributing to a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Sifted
Seattle
02.2026 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff, providing training on cooking techniques and best practices.
- Prepared diverse menu items adhering to established recipes and quality standards.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items to uphold high culinary standards and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely food service and enhance customer experience.
- Implemented food safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Managed kitchen inventory with proper storage and stock rotation to minimize waste.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace at all times.
- Developed new recipes to enhance menu offerings and boost customer satisfaction.
Sous Chef
Merrill Gardens
Seattle
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared and presented high-quality meals for residents and guests, enhancing dining experiences.
- Led kitchen staff in meal preparation and service delivery, boosting teamwork and productivity.
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies, ensuring uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with management to streamline kitchen workflows, resulting in improved service timelines.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols, strengthening team performance and ensuring consistency.
- Developed daily specials using seasonal ingredients, attracting repeat patrons.
- Monitored food safety protocols to minimize contamination risks throughout food preparation.
Chef
Que Chevere Bar Restaurant
Seattle
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Cooked food while monitoring quality and timing to ensure optimal taste and presentation.
- Decorated dishes to enhance visual appeal and elevate dining experience.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking by cutting and peeling vegetables and meat.
- Organized workstations to enhance efficiency in food preparation.
- Maintained a hygienic and orderly kitchen environment.
- Inspected ingredients for freshness and quality before use. to uphold standards.
- Stored all food and products properly to prevent spoilage.
- Controlled stock levels and placed orders.
Line Cook
Barolo Restaurant
Seattle
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Organized ingredients and kitchen equipment at workstations to streamline meal preparation. the workstations with all the necessary ingredients and kitchen equipment
- Prepared ingredients for cooking by cutting and peeling vegetables, and cutting meat to ensure readiness.
- Cooked meals using various utensils and methods to enhance quality and flavor. food in various utensils or irons
Manager on Duty
Hotel Estelar
Cartagena
12.2013 - 11.2016
- Enhanced operational management systems and processes to align with best practices
- Ensured that all operations were carried out in a cost-effective manner
- Supported team members in daily tasks to ensure compliance with organizational processes
Front Desk Receptionist
Hotel Estelar
Cartagena
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Manage room reservations and cancellations made by phone, online or email.
- Keep a record of guests' entrances and exits (check-in and check-out).
- At the time of Check-out, they prepare the customer's account, including the additional expenses (use of the minibar, international phone calls, etc.) on the invoice
- Responded to guests' requests and questions, resolving complaints to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Promote the hotel facilities, such as the restaurant, the beauty salon or the gym. They are in charge of making reservations and making appointments for the services of these facilities.
- Provide extra services to enhance customer comfort, including taxi service, currency exchange, reservations, and message handling.
- Offer tourist information about local attractions and places of interest.
- Maintained positive public image of establishment, ensuring guests felt well taken care of.
- Oversaw daily financial transactions to ensure accuracy and security. Some receptionists, especially those who work a night shift, must count the money collected in the box during the day that day and put it in a safety deposit box for the hotel manager to enter it in the bank.
Night Auditor
Hotel Estelar
Cartagena
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Address guest complaints, requests, and emergencies to ensure satisfaction and safety
- Register guests, answer phone calls and take reservations
- Reconciled financial accounts to ensure accuracy
- Investigated and resolved squared accounts to maintain financial integrity
- Maintained accurate financial records and accounting books to support audits and forecasts
- Assist in the preparation of forecasts and audits
- Process invoices, send checks to suppliers and hand out employee checks
- Took stock of cash drawer and registration receipts of the cash drawer and registration receipts
Line Cook
Hotel Estelar
Cartagena
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Organized workstations with essential ingredients and kitchen equipment to streamline meal preparation.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking by cutting and peeling vegetables and meat to ensure readiness for service.
- Cooked food using various utensils and irons, enhancing quality and flavor for optimal dining experience. in various utensils or irons
Line Cook
Hotel Capilla del Mar
Cartagena
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Organized workstations with ingredients and kitchen equipment to streamline food preparation.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking by cutting and peeling vegetables and meat.
- Cooked food using various utensils and equipment to deliver high-quality meals.
Line Cook
The Catering Company
Kirkland
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Organized workstations with essential ingredients and kitchen equipment to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking by cutting and peeling vegetables and meats to streamline meal assembly.
- Cooked food using various utensils and equipment in a high-paced kitchen environment to deliver timely service.
Education
University - International Trade
Comfenalco
Cartagena, Bolívar11-2014
Technical school - Cook
Sena
Cartagena, Bolívar07-2009
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Meal presentation
- Inventory control
- Staff training
- Customer service excellence
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Accomplishments
- chili cook off winner june 2026
- employee of the month june 2026
Timeline
Lead Cook
Sifted
02.2026 - Current
Sous Chef
Merrill Gardens
07.2025 - Current
Line Cook
The Catering Company
06.2024 - 09.2025
Chef
Que Chevere Bar Restaurant
12.2022 - 09.2024
Line Cook
Barolo Restaurant
09.2019 - 02.2020
Manager on Duty
Hotel Estelar
12.2013 - 11.2016
Night Auditor
Hotel Estelar
01.2013 - 12.2013
Front Desk Receptionist
Hotel Estelar
01.2012 - 12.2014
Line Cook
Hotel Estelar
09.2010 - 09.2011
Line Cook
Hotel Capilla del Mar
08.2010 - 08.2011
University - International Trade
Comfenalco
Technical school - Cook
Sena