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Ruben Pineda

Hollywood

Summary

Skilled Cook and Dishwasher at Cabo Wabo Cantina, adept in ingredients measuring and team collaboration. Excelled in maintaining high-quality standards through meticulous food preparation and effective kitchen management, ensuring customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to adapt and excel in fast-paced environments, enhancing kitchen efficiency and productivity without compromising on food safety and presentation.

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Cabo Wabo Cantina
01.2018 - 09.2024
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.

Dishwasher

Cabo Wabo Cantina
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.

Skills

  • Ingredients measuring
  • Grilling
  • Dish preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Frying
  • Order prioritization
  • Recipe modification
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food safety oversight
  • Food handling

Timeline

Cook

Cabo Wabo Cantina
01.2018 - 09.2024

Dishwasher

Cabo Wabo Cantina
06.2017 - 01.2018

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