RICARDO TONATIUH GONZALEZ VÁZQUEZ
Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
Summary
Diligent Cook Helper with sound knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards. Comfortable performing several cooking methods such as frying, steaming, poaching, and roasting. Profound communication skills coupled with a service-oriented and can-do attitude. Hardworking kitchen hand known for handling support tasks, mopping floors, maintaining food safety, and restocking pantry items. Considered a motivated and efficient worker. Eager Kitchen Hand known for cleaning workstations, handling dishwashing duties, and monitoring inventory. Well-trained to keep the kitchen well-stocked and ready for busy mealtimes. Considered a motivated employee with a positive attitude. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Comptoir á pizza
07.2023 - Current
- Problem-solving. Being able to amicably solve problems with customers can help foster a positive work culture.
- Following recipes. Food service workers need to be able to follow recipes and measure ingredients accurately.
- Ensuring quality- Food service workers need to ensure that food items are prepared to the highest standards of quality and taste.
- Maintaining cleanliness: Food service workers need to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and adhere to health and safety protocols.
- Proficiency in food safety and hygiene practices: Food service workers need to be proficient in food safety and hygiene practices to ensure customers' well-being.
- Accuracy and consistency: Food service workers need to pay close attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in tasks like measuring ingredients, setting tables, or dealing with bills.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers and management.
- Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system for automated order taking.
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly and presentation.
- Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering.
- Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciations.
- Resolved complaints promptly and professionally.
- Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service.
- Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed.
Cook Helper
Mexican restaurant
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted cook in preparation of food by cutting, chopping and marinating meats, vegetables and garnishes.
- Unpacked and stored supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and storage areas to maintain proper inventory.
- Operated dishwashing equipment and distributed and stored clean pots, dishes and utensils.
- Washed, peeled, cut and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
- Cleaned and washed all utensils, preparation equipment cutting boards and counters.
- Restocked kitchen supplies, rotated food and stamped time and date on food in coolers.
- Stocked cabinets and serving areas with condiments and refilled condiment containers.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies and food materials from delivery truck 3 times per week.
- Communicated with customers by telephone or in person to take or enter orders or obtain information to assist in solving customer complaints.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.
- Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
- Circulated kitchen area to receive work assignments and identify support tasks.
Cook
costco
06.2012 - 05.2014
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- 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.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Pedagogy: Education And Employment Access
Tecnológico Universitario De Cancun
Skills
- Cooking
- Dessert Preparation
- Temperature Monitoring
- Effective Customer Communication
- Work Assignments
- Customer Experience
- Service Quality
- Regulatory Standards
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Dessert Preparation
- Temperature Monitoring
- Effective Customer Communication
- Work Assignments
- Customer Experience
- Service Quality
- Regulatory Standards
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Dessert Preparation
- Temperature Monitoring
- Effective Customer Communication
- Work Assignments
- Customer Experience
- Service Quality
- Regulatory Standards
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Cook
Comptoir á pizza
07.2023 - Current
Cook Helper
Mexican restaurant
02.2020 - 07.2022
Cook
costco
06.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Pedagogy: Education And Employment Access
Tecnológico Universitario De Cancun
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