Ruben Barajas
Hanford
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Pollo Loco, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Able to multitask and food handle, I strive to learn new skills and gain experiences in different environments. Committed to having teamwork and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Pollo Loco
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Education
Hanford East High School
Hanford, CA05.2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Contamination prevention
- Performance improvement
- Team collaboration
Certification
Servesafe: food handlers certification #7909296
Efoodcard: food handlers certificate #0102451
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Pollo Loco
07.2023 - Current
Hanford East High School
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