Rodrigo Cortez Garcia
Summary
Motivated Cook Instructor with integrated technology expertise provides classroom atmosphere conducive to continuous learning. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes new employees through timely communication, growth-based feedback, and strategy implementation that meet staff needs. Knowledgeable Cook Trainer with two years of experience teaching college-level courses. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Trainer
Guzman Y Gomez
09.2022 - Current
- Supported management strategies to build cooperative and skilled kitchen team.
- Coordinated group training to share kitchen procedure changes.
- Cooked same meals over and over during shifts with exact quality results.
- Implemented training for front-of-house team members to understand kitchen procedures.
- Learned how to prepare menu items according to precise recipes, cooking procedures and methodologies.
- Trained cooks to maintain clean, organized and sanitary workstations.
Line Worker and Server
Guzman Y Gomez
09.2022 - Current
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
Sales Worker
Guzman Y Gomez
09.2022 - Current
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
Shift Runner
Guzman Y Gomez
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
Education
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
VIA EDUCATION
Sydney, NSW07.2024
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Australian Pacific College
Sydney, NSW08.2024
Certificate II - Business
Australian Pacific College
Sydney, NSW03.2021
Certificate - Upper Intermediate English
Australian Pacific College
Sydney, NSW01.2021
High School Diploma -
Italo Boliviano
Cochabamba. Bolivia12.2019
Skills
- Knife Skills
- Food presentation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Kitchen Management
- Cooking techniques
- Waste Reduction
- Teaching techniques
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership Development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cook Trainer
Guzman Y Gomez
09.2022 - Current
Line Worker and Server
Guzman Y Gomez
09.2022 - Current
Sales Worker
Guzman Y Gomez
09.2022 - Current
Shift Runner
Guzman Y Gomez
09.2022 - Current
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
VIA EDUCATION
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Australian Pacific College
Certificate II - Business
Australian Pacific College
Certificate - Upper Intermediate English
Australian Pacific College
High School Diploma -
Italo Boliviano
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