Microsoft
Mauricio Javier Rodriguez Souza
La Magadalena Contreras
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Staff Member with progressive experience in heavy traffic restaurant environments. Passionate culinary specialist with drive to master food preparation and deliver top-quality meals and service. Personable team player well-versed at stepping up to meet diverse and demanding kitchen needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Chef De Partie
Alexander's Steakhouse
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Develop new recipes and dishes.
- Train and teach the new employee's.
Kitchen Staff Member
Sud 777
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for prep work area of the kitchen.
- Responsible for plating of salads and desserts.
- Responsible for cleanliness of work area.
- Must monitor inventory at all times and report items that need to be reordered.
- Managed over 60 customers at same time.
Chef De Partie
Taller Culinario Nido
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes.
- Preparing meat and fish.
- Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices.
- Monitoring portion and waste control.
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.
Baker
Colegio Superior de Gastronomia
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes.
- Decorating and displaying finished products.
- Testing ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
- Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.
Kitchen Helper
Hilton Mexico City
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Preparing meal ingredients for the cook which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients.
- Packing take-out orders as needed.
- Storing ingredients and food items according to food safety standards.
Informatic Technician
Avimex
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Data collection.
- Data ordering.
- Document creation and computer maintenance.
Education
Bachelor in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Colegio Superior De Gastronomia
Mexico City 08.2018 - 11.2021
Skills
Communication skills
People skills
Computer proficiency
Empathy
Multitasking
Time management
Work ethic
Punctuality
Food preparation
Sanitary food handling procedures
Software
OS
Linux
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Alexander's Steakhouse
09.2022 - 10.2023
Kitchen Staff Member
Sud 777
12.2021 - 02.2022
Chef De Partie
Taller Culinario Nido
06.2021 - 12.2021
Baker
Colegio Superior de Gastronomia
03.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Colegio Superior De Gastronomia
08.2018 - 11.2021
Kitchen Helper
Hilton Mexico City
05.2018 - 01.2019
Informatic Technician
Avimex
05.2017 - 12.2017