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Ruben Mendoza

Palo Alto,CA

Summary

Dynamic catering professional with experience at Wolfgang Puck Catering, excelling in food safety and sanitation practices. Recognized for enhancing guest satisfaction through meticulous food presentation and effective problem resolution. Proven ability to train staff and maintain high productivity during peak service periods, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Attendant

Wolfgang Puck Catering at the Springs Preserve
02.2022 - 11.2024
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Responsible for FIFO and keeping products neatly organized and stocked

Line Cook

BON APPETIT
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Menlo Atherton High
Menlo Park, CA

Skills

  • Food safety: Always maintain a clean workstation by cleaning all equipment after every task so there is no cross contamination
  • I always temperature check the food to ensure all our equipment is keeping the food at the correct temperature
  • Sanitation practices: I have worked in front cleaning the seating for customers

Timeline

Catering Attendant

Wolfgang Puck Catering at the Springs Preserve
02.2022 - 11.2024

Line Cook

BON APPETIT
03.2021 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Menlo Atherton High

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