Virginia Ramirez
Vista,CA
Summary
Experienced cook known for exceptional attention to food safety and quality. Expertise in streamlining kitchen operations and training staff on best practices. Prepared to leverage culinary skills to drive high standards and enhance dining experiences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Belching Beaver
02.2009 - Current
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Cook
Olive Garden
01.2008 - 03.2025
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Introduced waste reduction program, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
Cook
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
06.2008 - 02.2010
- Developed seasonal menu ideas based on ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Cook
Jack in the Box
03.2004 - 06.2008
- Prepared diverse menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas, adhering to safety regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and service delivery.
- Monitored food quality during preparation and presentation to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, food handling, and equipment usage.
- Implemented efficient cooking techniques to reduce preparation time while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.++
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
Production Worker
Millennium Print Group
01.2002 - 03.2004
- Operated printing machinery to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently.
- Monitored production processes for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve output efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and reduce downtime.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Presidente Lazaro Cardenas
Puebla, MexicoSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Surface cleaning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Cook
Belching Beaver
02.2009 - Current
Cook
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
06.2008 - 02.2010
Cook
Olive Garden
01.2008 - 03.2025
Cook
Jack in the Box
03.2004 - 06.2008
Production Worker
Millennium Print Group
01.2002 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Presidente Lazaro Cardenas