Ada Carreno
Lake Arrowbear,CA
Summary
Energetic kitchen cook with experience at Nuno's Bistro & Bar, excelling in food safety compliance and inventory management. Successfully streamlined operations, enhancing workflow and reducing waste. Adept at fostering communication among teams, ensuring high-quality food presentation while maintaining composure in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Team Leader
Nuno's Bistro & Bar
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Trained and mentored new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and menu items.
- Coordinated inventory management, and minimizing waste.
- Implemented efficient workflow.
- Led a team of cooks, to maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Reduce kitchen accidents, and maintain work areas, such as kitchen stations and equipment, clean and organized.
Kitchen Manager
Luchador Bar & Kitchen
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply chain efficiency.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Led initiatives to enhance kitchen workflow, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced turnaround times for orders.
Cook
Borreguitas
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepared diverse menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation throughout kitchen operations.
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Workflow optimization
- Quality control standards
- Communication skills
- Stress management in kitchen environments
- Food presentation
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Verbal and written communication
- Safe food handling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Team Leader
Nuno's Bistro & Bar
04.2025 - 10.2025
Kitchen Manager
Luchador Bar & Kitchen
09.2022 - 03.2025
Cook
Borreguitas
01.2020 - 09.2022