Ruben Rodas
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Meticulous individual skilled in different cooking techniques with good understanding of food safety standards. Flexible with stamina to work in fast-paced environment.
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Snowbird
Snowbird, UT
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring consistent taste and presentation.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in menu planning by providing feedback on dish popularity and customer preferences.
- 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.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Managed food inventory to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
Back of House Cook
Chick-fil-A
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment in the kitchen. Responsible for producing the highest quality food with precision and accuracy, continually observing and implementing the proper quality assurance and food safety procedures. Spoke with customers in both English and Spanish.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained a high level of work while having minimal immediate oversight. Consistently arrived early to work in preparation for the shift. Responsibilities included scanning, logging, loading, unloading packages as well as operating a large vehicle.
- Managed time effectively to meet tight delivery schedules consistently.
- Operated delivery vehicle safely and efficiently across assigned routes.
Back of House Cook
Panda Express
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the preparation of stir-fry dishes, especially those requiring advanced skill, according to company recipes, guest orders and relevant health regulations. Cooked ingredients for all menu items.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to streamline order fulfillment processes.
Crew Worker
McDonald's
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed well in being able to balance the various responsibilities of a kitchen cook and maintained a high level of detail in following procedures. Recognized for hard work and awarded for being a team player.
Back of House Cook
Chick-fil-A
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Learned the importance of hard work and keeping your station clean. Became capable of working long hours.
Education
High School -
Leuzinger High School
Skills
- Extremely Responsible
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Kind and Easy to Get Along With
- Professional attitude
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Following cooking methods
- Time management
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Line Cook
Snowbird
10.2024 - Current
Back of House Cook
Chick-fil-A
05.2022 - 09.2024
Delivery Driver
FedEx
12.2021 - 04.2022
Back of House Cook
Panda Express
05.2021 - 11.2021
Crew Worker
McDonald's
04.2019 - 10.2020
Back of House Cook
Chick-fil-A
06.2016 - 08.2018
High School -
Leuzinger High School