Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Rubio's Coastal Grill, excelling in food preparation and quality control. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and teamwork. Skilled in safe food handling and menu memorization, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandwich Artist
The Sandwich Spot
09.2024 - 01.2025
Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods, and ingredients.
Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
Line Cook ,grill Cook ,produce Organization
Rubio's Coastal Grill
06.2023 - 09.2024
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Prep Line Cook
La Michoacana Meat Market
02.2022 - 01.2023
Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.