ROCIO MORALES
COOK
SAN JUAN RIO, QUERETARO
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising Cook with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow, successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with owner my cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets.
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 9 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
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Cook Shift Leader
EL PORTEÑO RICON ARGENTINO
Mexico
07.2013 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
UTN
EDO. MEXICO 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
COLEGIO DE BACHILLERES 09
CDMX 06.1993 - 07.1996
Skills
Food spoilage prevention
Food plating and presentation
Proper food storage
Dietary restrictions
Operations management
Serving and cleanup
Staff Management
Recipes and menu planning
Budgeting
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
EL PORTEÑO RICON ARGENTINO
07.2013 - Current
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
UTN
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
COLEGIO DE BACHILLERES 09
06.1993 - 07.1996
Cook Shift Leader
E