Ryan Ocampo
Glendale,AZ
Summary
13 year background in the culinary industry, proficient individual highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success in handling consistent and quality food production in high volume restaurants. 4-year background in fine dining at a AAA Four-Diamond Resort.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Bourbon Steak
03.2021 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort
- Started at Bourbon Steak to challenge myself and expand my knowledge of different foods in a fine dining establishment.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Maintain consistent quality and communication with Chef’s in execute exciting and visually appealing dishes to our guests.
- Directly involved with guests during events preparing food outside of the kitchen and while being welcoming, friendly and professional.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Worked multiple stations over 4 years including Cold/Hot Apps, Sides, Sauté and Lead Grill.
Lead Cook
Urban Margarita/Urban Agave (now Closed)
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Hired on as a prep cook, and quickly learned my way through Sides, Sautee and Grill.
- Sharpened my skills and knowledge of the kitchen greatly improving my methods of production.
- Moved up to line cook in a medium-high pressure work space.
- Helped showcase what the restaurant was capable of in multiple in-house and in-studio cooking segments for multiple local news outlets.
- Learned the importance of speed, consistency and passion in working a professional kitchen environment.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Il Primo Pizzeria (Also Tailgaters)
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Came on board as a pizza cook after working at multiple pizzerias. Saw Il Primo had a more expansive menu and quickly learned about pastas, salads and other items.
- Learned my way around a small, but busy kitchen, starting off with very little skill and worked my way up to Assistant kitchen manager.
- Signed off on checks, took inventory and executed night duties closing down the restaurant and ensuring it was ready for the next day.
Line Cook
Rosati’s Pizza
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Multiple Locations (Surprise, Phoenix, Scottsdale)
- Learned basic kitchen skills, worked with simple pastas, salads and pizzas.
Education
High school or equivalent - General Education
Westview High School
Avondale, Arizona01.2010
Skills
- Recipe preparation
- Food rotation
- Grill operation
- Knife skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food safety standards
- Attention to detail
- Food presentation
Timeline
Line Cook
Bourbon Steak
03.2021 - 02.2025
Lead Cook
Urban Margarita/Urban Agave (now Closed)
04.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Il Primo Pizzeria (Also Tailgaters)
01.2016 - 04.2019
Line Cook
Rosati’s Pizza
01.2014 - 01.2019
High school or equivalent - General Education
Westview High School
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