Ernesto Marenco
Commerce City
Summary
Dependable, Hardworking and Enthusiastic Cook with expertise in preparing foods in a time sensitive fast -paced setting. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity, while bringing a positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Cook
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
03.2013 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Grill Station Line Cook
Aramark Rev Cafe at University of Phoenix
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Kitchen Assistant Manager
Wet Willies Restaurant
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Optimized employee scheduling based on anticipated business levels to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours.
- Monitored food quality throughout meal preparation process from ingredient selection through plating.
- Promoted cost-effective purchasing strategies, negotiating with suppliers for better pricing on ingredients and supplies.
- Increased kitchen output by analyzing workflow patterns and adjusting tasks as necessary.
- Trained new kitchen staff members, fostering a positive team culture and improving overall productivity.
- Assisted in managing daily operations, ensuring timely preparation of meals during peak hours.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Beach Senior High School
Miami, FLSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Food preparation
- Supply restocking
- Multitasking
- Allergen awareness
- Time management
- Kitchen Organization
- Recipe Modification
- Ingredient knowledge
- Health and safety compliance
- Food storage
Timeline
Retail Cook
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
03.2013 - Current
Grill Station Line Cook
Aramark Rev Cafe at University of Phoenix
03.2010 - 06.2012
Kitchen Assistant Manager
Wet Willies Restaurant
01.2000 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Miami Beach Senior High School
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