GRECIA MARTINEZ
Chicago
Summary
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
BOH Team Member
Kong Dog
Chicago
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Prepared dough using precise measurements and techniques
- Prepared cheese and potatoes for cooking by cutting into appropriate sizes
- Cleaned dishes using commercial dishwasher and manual washing techniques
- Operated fryer to cook food items to perfection in a busy kitchen
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Artopolis Bakery Café & Agore
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated fryer and grill to prepare food items efficiently
- Prepared salads to meet customer orders and maintain freshness
- Prepared various dressings using fresh ingredients to enhance dish flavors to enhance flavor profiles of dishes
- Constructed gyros with quality ingredients and sauces for optimal taste with fresh ingredients and sauces
Line Cook
Rizzo's Bar & INN
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed fryer operations in high-volume kitchen
- Created and refined sauces for diverse menu offerings
- Coordinated with kitchen team on food prep tasks to ensure timely service
- Reviewed order tickets for accuracy
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Café Corbel
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared fresh sandwiches and soups to enhance customer dining experience.
- Created fresh sandwiches and soups to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Managed dishwashing duties to maintain cleanliness and support kitchen operations.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Maggiano's Little Italy
Skokie
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared salads and desserts at the station during peak hours.
- Assembled and baked pizzas for customer orders.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Uncle Julio's From Scratch
Skokie
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Prepared masa and dough for corn and flour tortillas in a high-volume kitchen.
- Operated fryer and grilling plate to cook food items efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Busser/Server Assistant
Cesar's Killer Margarita On Broadway
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Sanitized dishes to uphold hygiene standards for customer safety.
- Cleared and wiped tables after each customer to maintain a welcoming dining atmosphere.
Prep Cook (Seasonal)
Casey Moran's
Clark St.
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Crafted paninis and sandwiches using fresh ingredients to enhance menu offerings
- Created paninis and sandwiches with fresh ingredients
- Used cutting machine for food preparation tasks in a busy kitchen for food preparation tasks
- Verified order tickets for precise preparation, minimizing errors and improving customer satisfaction
- Ran dishwasher machine to maintain hygiene standards for kitchen tools and equipment to maintain cleanliness of kitchenware
Education
High School -
Wells High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Food preparation
- Order accuracy
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Stress management
- Independent work
- Basic math skills
Timeline
BOH Team Member
Kong Dog
01.2022 - 06.2022
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Artopolis Bakery Café & Agore
11.2021 - 01.2022
Line Cook
Rizzo's Bar & INN
05.2019 - 09.2019
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Maggiano's Little Italy
11.2018 - 12.2018
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Café Corbel
09.2018 - 01.2019
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Uncle Julio's From Scratch
04.2018 - 06.2018
Busser/Server Assistant
Cesar's Killer Margarita On Broadway
09.2017 - 12.2017
Prep Cook (Seasonal)
Casey Moran's
07.2015 - 09.2017
High School -
Wells High School