Ariel Ray
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with expertise in food preparation, customer service, and staff training. Proven ability to maintain high service standards and implement efficient workflows to enhance guest satisfaction.
Results-driven Cook with extensive experience in food handling and quality assurance. Skilled in training team members and streamlining meal preparation processes, contributing to reduced wait times and improved dining experiences.
Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook 2
Sodexo
Oceanside, CA
04.2023 - 02.2026
- Prepared diverse menu items adhering to quality and safety standards.
- Managed food inventory, minimizing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes.
- Trained new team members on food handling procedures and equipment usage.
- Implemented portion control techniques to enhance cost efficiency in meal service.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- 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.
Dining Room Manager
Sheraton Hotel & Resorts
Carlsbad, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Oversaw daily dining room operations, ensuring high service standards and guest satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff on service protocols and menu knowledge to enhance team performance.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes, reducing wait times and improving overall dining experience.
- Coordinated special events and banquets, managing logistics and catering requirements seamlessly.
Server
La Costa Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, CA
03.2015 - 2020
- Delivered food and beverages promptly, ensuring guest satisfaction throughout events.
- Set up banquet tables according to event specifications and client preferences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal service timelines efficiently.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork by collaborating with fellow servers to maintain a smooth flow of service during large-scale events.
- Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure in fast-paced banquet environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Camino High School
Oceanside, CA2011
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food spoilage prevention
- Effective planner
- Food storage
- Staff training
Accomplishments
Chef of the quarter 1st place
Chef choice award
Certification
Food handlers card
Timeline
Cook 2
Sodexo
04.2023 - 02.2026
Dining Room Manager
Sheraton Hotel & Resorts
01.2019 - 01.2022
Server
La Costa Resort & Spa
03.2015 - 2020
High School Diploma -
El Camino High School
Chef of the quarter 1 st place
Won against 8 other individuals