Yalitza Ortega
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated prep cook with strong food safety and sanitation skills. Experienced in recipe modification and ingredient measurement, committed to maintaining cleanliness and training new staff to ensure high-quality meal preparation. Team-oriented prep cook with several years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and punctual individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules. Detail-oriented prep cook skilled in recipe modification and food safety. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and organization while ensuring customer satisfaction in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Nobu
Chicago, Illinois
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with team members to enhance efficiency of food preparation processes.
- Followed recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency in food quality.
- Adapted to changing menu items and special requests, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
Line Cook
Swift Tavern
Chicago, Illinois
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed multiple orders during busy periods to maintain service flow.
- Maintained cleanliness of food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils to meet health standards.
- Ensured proper handling and storage of ingredients by adhering to food safety guidelines.
Skills
- Recipe preparation
- Ingredient preparation
- Measuring ingredients
- Ingredient measurement
- Vegetable prep
- Meat cutting
- Sauce preparation
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Cleaning and organization
- Recipe modification
- Adaptability in cooking
- Flexible schedule
- Punctual and honest
- Recipe reading
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Elementary
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler
Timeline
Prep Cook
Nobu
05.2024 - 11.2025
Line Cook
Swift Tavern
12.2022 - 05.2023