Maria Cruz Rivera Lopez
San Salvador,SS
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Biltmore, skilled in menu adaptation and maintaining high hygiene standards. Highly motivated to enhance customer experiences through innovative dish presentation and effective time management. Proven ability to reduce food waste and support sustainability initiatives while collaborating with chefs to create diverse, seasonal menus.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Billtmore
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- TOOLS: Dishwasher, microwave, oven, mixer, blender, knives.
Dishwasher
Biltmore
07.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- TOOLS: Dishwasher, microwave, ovens,blender, mixer, mops, broom.
Cook's Assistant
Pupuseria & Salvadorean Food
11.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained high levels of hygiene and food safety by regularly cleaning equipment, utensils, and kitchen workspaces.
- Kept an organized kitchen workspace by properly disposing of trash, recycling materials, and breaking down boxes efficiently.
- Managed time effectively under pressure while completing multiple tasks simultaneously such as chopping vegetables, cooking side dishes, and washing dishes.
- TOOLS: Dishwasher, Microwave, blender, oven, mixer.
Cook's Assistant
Banquetes Bebriz
01.2008 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with the cook to develop daily specials that incorporated fresh ingredients from local suppliers, promoting sustainability and supporting small businesses.
- Contributed to increased menu variety by suggesting new dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Assisted with portion control measures to maintain consistency in serving sizes across all menu items.
- Enhanced presentation quality of menu items by applying plating techniques, contributing to positive customer dining experiences.
- TOOLS: Microwave, blender, mixer, toaster, ovens.
Education
English Courses
PROLINGUA Institute
San Salvador, El Salvador11-2019
High School Diploma -
Intituto Nac. Alberto Masferrer
San Salvador11-2007
Skills
- Menu adaptation
- Willingness to learn
- Cleaning and organization
- Highly motivated
Timeline
Prep Cook
Billtmore
05.2024 - 01.2025
Dishwasher
Biltmore
07.2023 - 01.2024
Cook's Assistant
Pupuseria & Salvadorean Food
11.2020 - 06.2023
Cook's Assistant
Banquetes Bebriz
01.2008 - 10.2019
English Courses
PROLINGUA Institute
High School Diploma -
Intituto Nac. Alberto Masferrer
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