FRANCISCO RAMIREZ
10885 Arleta Ave. Mission Hills
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than six years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner
La Popular CDMX
Porter Ranch
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered food orders efficiently to tables in a busy dining environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Assisted servers by restocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area.
- Monitored food presentation to uphold quality standards before serving to guests.
CHEF
THE STAND
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
CHEF
OLIVEN GARDEN
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Chef's Assistant
METROPOLITAN TOURING / CRUISE LA PINTA
07.2015 - 02.2018
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of operations.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Helped design, create and implement outlet menu changes to attract customers and boost sales revenue.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
Education
Associate of Arts -
College of The Canyons
CA03-2025
Skills
- Banquets and Catering
- Procedure Preparation
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Food Inventories
- Catering Events
Timeline
Food Runner
La Popular CDMX
02.2024 - 06.2025
CHEF
THE STAND
10.2022 - 05.2024
CHEF
OLIVEN GARDEN
01.2022 - 05.2023
Chef's Assistant
METROPOLITAN TOURING / CRUISE LA PINTA
07.2015 - 02.2018
Associate of Arts -
College of The Canyons