Ryan Rice
Manteca,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Applebee's, excelling in food preparation and quality control. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency through strong teamwork and effective inventory management. Skilled in recipe execution and maintaining high standards of sanitation, ensuring exceptional dining experiences while prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Applebees
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
Cook
Del Taco
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained inventory of ingredients, ensuring freshness and availability for daily service.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Cook
El Polo Loco
07.2014 - 01.2019
- Assisted in food preparation and cooking techniques to ensure high-quality meals.
- Learned safety procedures and kitchen protocols to maintain a clean environment.
- Followed recipes accurately to execute menu items consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands in fast-paced environments while maintaining quality standards.
- Engaged in training sessions to improve culinary skills and knowledge of food safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manteca Educational And Training Center
Manteca, CA12-2025
Skills
- Food preparation
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Kitchen safety
- Team collaboration
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Time management
- Recipe execution
- Cooking techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Portion control
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Hospitality service expertise
- Order verification
- Ingredients measuring
- Sauce making
Timeline
Cook
Applebees
05.2022 - 09.2025
Cook
Del Taco
02.2019 - 03.2022
Cook
El Polo Loco
07.2014 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Manteca Educational And Training Center