CRISTOBAL LOPEZ-VELASCO
Denver
Summary
To obtain a position within your company, utilizing my working skills, and work experience; finding an excellent result within the work environment, and areas assigned. In all finding a personal achievement, and also proudly being part of your work family.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Walters 303
Denver, CO
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed food prep for the days business
- Enhanced dishes, boosting sales
- Maintained kitchen hygiene standards
- Optimized kitchen workflow efficiency
- Insured compliance with food safety norms
Grill and Saute Cook
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
Black Hawk, CO
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Served 150+ meals daily with quality.
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes following strict recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with food safety norms.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to safety protocols.
Pizza Maker
Blue Pan
Denver, CO
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported chef in high-demand services.
- Operated commercial pizza ovens to ensure consistent cooking temperatures and quality standards.
- Optimized kitchen workflow efficiency.
- Prepared and assembled pizzas according to customer specifications, maintaining high accuracy and speed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Colegio Gastronomico Internacional
Guadalajara, MEXICO09-2016
High School Diploma - General Studies
Litchfield High School
Litchfield, MN06-2005
Skills
- Culinary Expertise
- Time Management
- Food Safety Protocol
- High-Pressure Adaptability
- Customer Interfacing
- Menu Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
- Goal setting
Certification
- Certified Line Cook - Mexican Culinary Federation 2016
- Food Safety Protocol - Denver Health Dept December 2025
- ServSafe
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Team Leader
Walters 303
07.2025 - 02.2026
Grill and Saute Cook
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
11.2023 - 07.2025
Pizza Maker
Blue Pan
10.2022 - 11.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Colegio Gastronomico Internacional
High School Diploma - General Studies
Litchfield High School