Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Summary of Qualifications
Professional Skills
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Rufino Ayala Castellanos

Gaithersburg,MD

Summary

To seek and maintain an entry level position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Eager to learn and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing and stock management skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cooker Operator

Pollo Ala Vista
01.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to prepare large-scale banquet meals for special events and catering orders.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff in cooking techniques, recipe execution, and proper equipment usage.
  • Adjusted machine settings to regulate temperatures, speeds, pressures and other factors.
  • Assembled and packaged food items securely to meet company standards.
  • Complied with food storage and handling procedures for safe, hygienic operations.
  • Updated and maintained run specifications and accurate product counts, and compared data against targets.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Organization
  • Leadership
  • Tool repairs
  • Hazardous chemical handling
  • Health code requirements
  • Sanitizing protocols
  • Kitchen station support

Summary of Qualifications

  • Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs.
  • Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Top-notch communication skills and helpful attitude when completing tasks requested by managers and guests.

Professional Skills

Team Player

  • Assisted in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by two chefs as needed.
  • Replenished stations throughout the restaurant, including cupboards and serving areas, to meet employee and customer demands.
  • Helped in the timely storing of food deliveries.

Clean Kitchen and Storage Areas

  • Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
  • Handled 400 glassware and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
  • Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.


Timeline

Cooker Operator

Pollo Ala Vista
01.2021 - Current
Rufino Ayala Castellanos