- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Nehemiah Ausua
Downey,CA
Summary
Dependable candidate and detail-oriented Cook with experience at Universal Studios Hollywood and Knott's Berry Farm, excelling in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven ability to maintain high standards of sanitation while consistently delivering quality dishes. Recognized for training new staff and enhancing kitchen productivity during peak service times, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Universal Studios Hollywood
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Prepped ingredients for 5+ menu categories (salads, grill, fry, desserts), helping service run smoothly for 150+ guests per night.
- Adapted quickly to 4-5 new stations and tasks, asking questions to learn correct procedures.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when following recipes and plating dishes consistently.
- Collaborated with the kitchen team during busy dinner service by communicating ticket status, helping neighboring stations when they fell behind, and staying flexible with tasks to keep orders moving on time.
Cook
Knott's Berry Farm
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with a kitchen team of 6–8 staff to keep average ticket times under 15 minutes during busy periods.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and 3 workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Instructed 5-6 new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, and sanitation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
No Degree - Professional Culinary
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA06-2029
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Downey, CA06.2023
Skills
- Food presentation
- Frying
- Focused and disciplined
- Sanitation
- Sauteing
- Food handler certification
- Multitasking and organization
- Grilling
- Order prioritization
- Recipe-based cooking
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cutting and slicing techniques
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler's Certificate
Interests
Timeline
Cook
Universal Studios Hollywood
05.2025 - Current
Cook
Knott's Berry Farm
06.2024 - 06.2025
No Degree - Professional Culinary
Cerritos College
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School