Valeria Cruz
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line cook
Paul Martin’s American Grill
Irvine, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with restaurant standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques.
Food Prep Cook
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, California
10.2023 - 02.2026
- Prepared high-quality ingredients for diverse menu items in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in food prep and cooking areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while following all operational procedures.
- Followed recipes accurately to maintain consistency across all culinary offerings.
- Set up serving stations with appropriate condiments prior to meal service times.
- Followed chef prep lists and last-minute orders to help team meet customer needs.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment after each use and followed sanitation procedures.
Line Cook, Prep Cook
Paul Martin’s American Grill
Irvine, CA
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepped ingredients following established recipes and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Assisted in training new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices.
Customer Service
Mill Bakery
Santa Ana, CA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures to ensure standardization of customer service operations across the nation.
- Provided courteous customer service throughout deliveries.
Clerk Kitchen
Northgate Market
Santa Ana, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Santa Ana, CACulinary Arts Foundation Certificate - Food Safety and Sanitation, Introduction to Culinary Skill, Adv. Culinary Restaurant Management, Intro to Baking & Pastry
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Customer Service
- Organized
- Excellent Communication
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Kitchen sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Prepared foods plating
- Sautéing techniques
- Foodservice sanitation
- Knife skills
- Customer service
- Salad preparation
- Prep work
Certification
ServSafe: Food Protection Manager Certification
Extracurricular Activities
Culinary Arts Academy, Valley High School, Santa Ana, CA, 08/2018, 06/2021, Learning cooking concepts and participating in cooking events for the school. Working in a team environment and contributing to the team.
Timeline
Line cook
Paul Martin’s American Grill
02.2026 - Current
Food Prep Cook
Disneyland Resort
10.2023 - 02.2026
Customer Service
Mill Bakery
01.2023 - 10.2023
Line Cook, Prep Cook
Paul Martin’s American Grill
01.2022 - 12.2023
Clerk Kitchen
Northgate Market
01.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Culinary Arts Foundation Certificate - Food Safety and Sanitation, Introduction to Culinary Skill, Adv. Culinary Restaurant Management, Intro to Baking & Pastry
Santa Ana College