Mark Ramirez
Warner Robins
Summary
Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Developed unique recipes and plate presentations, demonstrating creativity and understanding of flavor profiles. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and reduction of waste at previous workplace.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Props Steak and Seafood resturant
Warner
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes.
- Organized storage areas to maximize space efficiency.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper food preparation techniques.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards during storage and preparation.
- Coordinated with wait staff to guarantee timely meal delivery to customers.
- Adjusted seasonings during cooking to optimize flavors.
- Addressed customer complaints regarding food quality and service effectively.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Performed at restaurant standards on multiple stations during a single shift.
Prep Cook
The Pond
Warner Robins
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Inspected finished dishes for quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained records of daily food usage in accordance with health regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
Dishwasher
Cracker Barrell
Warner Robins
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Transported clean dishes and supplies from kitchen to front of house staff for opening shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07-2021
Skills
- Food preparation
- Ingredient sourcing
- Menu planning
- Quality assurance
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- Team building
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Kitchen organization
- Positive and professional
- Cooking
- Focused and disciplined
- Attention to detail
- Frying
- Calm demeanor
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sauteing
- Plate presentation
- Grilling expertise
Accomplishments
- Lead team to victory during burger week being the only grill cook at the time
- Won Rookie of the year award 2023
- Won helping hand award 2024
Timeline
Cook
Props Steak and Seafood resturant
03.2023 - Current
Prep Cook
The Pond
09.2022 - 03.2023
Dishwasher
Cracker Barrell
01.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
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