Victoria Ramirez
La Habra
Summary
Dedicated Cook, experienced in Culinary environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, OSHA and health code requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
The 80's Bar
Placentia
07.2024 - Current
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
Deli Associate
Taylors Ol' Fashion Market
Sierra Madre
05.2023 - Current
- Completed orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
Grill Cook/Prep Cook
ISS Guckenheimer
La Verne
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and taking out trash.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Line Cook
Royal Oaks Care Center
Duarte
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Cook/ Baker
Claremont Manor Retirement Community
Claremont
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Assistant Cook
Monte Vista Groves Homes
Pasadena
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Prepared food for service based on daily specials and chef's needs.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Recorded temperatures on appropriate logs and reports to notify supervisor of discrepancies.
- Verified freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock.
- Contributed to menu creation through development of new or seasonal product ideas and recipes.
Education
Culinary Arts Certificate - Culinary
Baldwin Park Culinary Arts School
Baldwin Park, CA10-2013
Skills
- Food handling
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Fine Dining
- Customer Service
- Frying
- ServSafe certified
- Cleaning and organization
- Positive and professional
- Focused and disciplined
- Plating and presentation
- High volume production capability
- Culinary Art
- Food Handler Certification
Certification
- Culinary Arts Certificate
- ServSafe - October 2022 to October 2025
- Food Handlers Certification
- Valid Drivers License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
The 80's Bar
07.2024 - Current
Deli Associate
Taylors Ol' Fashion Market
05.2023 - Current
Grill Cook/Prep Cook
ISS Guckenheimer
01.2023 - 07.2023
Line Cook
Royal Oaks Care Center
05.2021 - 12.2022
Cook/ Baker
Claremont Manor Retirement Community
11.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Cook
Monte Vista Groves Homes
07.2017 - 10.2019
Culinary Arts Certificate - Culinary
Baldwin Park Culinary Arts School
- Culinary Arts Certificate
- ServSafe - October 2022 to October 2025
- Food Handlers Certification
- Valid Drivers License
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