David Martinez
Long Beach
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in fast-paced environments, including Bowlero. Skilled in food preparation and customer service, consistently achieving high satisfaction rates. Proven ability to maintain sanitation standards and manage kitchen organization effectively. Committed to delivering quality meals while ensuring safe food handling practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Bowlero
05.2024 - Current
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Game Attendant / Scare Actor
Knott's Berry Farm
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Exceeded daily sales goals consistently by employing effective upselling techniques that enticed customers to spend more on games or additional plays.
- Managed crowd control during peak times, ensuring guest safety and satisfaction throughout their visit.
- Maintained accurate cash handling practices, ensuring consistency and integrity in transactions.
- Monitored inventory levels of prizes and supplies, alerting management when restocking was necessary to avoid shortages.
- Provided exceptional customer service, efficiently resolving guest inquiries or concerns while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Adhered to company policies and regulations regarding game rules, safety protocols, and age restrictions for participants.
Sandwich Maker
Dunkin Donuts
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Kept workstations well-organized and sanitized throughout shifts, promoting cleanliness and reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Cook
Red Robins Gourmet Burgers
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Pizza Maker
Maars Pizza and More
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
Line Cook
Alamo Drafthouse
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Education
Wagner
San Antonio, TX06.2009
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
Certification
Food Handlers
Timeline
Cook
Bowlero
05.2024 - Current
Cashier
Dollar Tree
11.2023 - 03.2024
Game Attendant / Scare Actor
Knott's Berry Farm
09.2020 - 06.2023
Sandwich Maker
Dunkin Donuts
02.2017 - 04.2019
Cook
Red Robins Gourmet Burgers
11.2015 - 01.2017
Pizza Maker
Maars Pizza and More
04.2014 - 10.2015
Line Cook
Alamo Drafthouse
11.2011 - 02.2014
Wagner
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