Miguel Beneros
Santa Ana
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at UCI Medical Center, excelling in high-volume meal preparation and staff training. Proven ability to enhance kitchen workflow and ensure food safety compliance. Bilingual in English and Spanish, fostering effective communication and teamwork. Committed to delivering exceptional quality and patient satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
STONEFIRE Grill
02.2010 - 10.2015
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Closing Lead Cook
Dave and Buster
11.2015 - 10.2019
- Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Medical Center Cook
UCI Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained strict sanitation protocols by changing and sanitizing cutting boards and work surfaces between tasks to prevent cross-contamination.
- Executed high-volume meal preparation during peak service periods with exceptional accuracy, contributing to consistent patient satisfaction.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food in time for service.
- Provided hands-on training and mentorship to over 15+ student cooks, supporting skill development and adherence to professional kitchen standards.
- Maintained detailed temperature logs and production records, ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Entrusted with preparing meals for the 42nd President of the United States during an official visit in October 2021, demonstrating exceptional culinary standards, discretion, and adherence to strict healthcare food safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Century High School
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish to train student cooks, communicate effectively with diverse staff, and ensure consistent kitchen operations
- Multitasking and organization
- Staff Training & Mentorship
- Kitchen Workflow Management
- Recipe Execution & Standardization
- Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance
- Quality Control
- Patient/Guest Satisfaction Focus
- Peak Service Efficiency
- Temperature Monitoring & HACCP Procedures
Timeline
Medical Center Cook
UCI Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Closing Lead Cook
Dave and Buster
11.2015 - 10.2019
Line Cook
STONEFIRE Grill
02.2010 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Century High School