Alina Garcia
Colton,CA
Summary
Ambitious culinary professional with a background in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in staff training and time management, contributing to efficient operations and high customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Line/Prep Cook
The Old Spaghetti Factory International Inc.
Riverside, California
08.2024 - Current
- Trained to open the kitchen solo and maintain fast ticket times as well as prepare the sauces for the next days use.
- Accuratly measured and prepared recipes to maintain restaurant quality and taste standards.
- Skilled with all resturaunt equipment such as knives, food processors, stand mixers, and grills
- Drove the line during peak sales from Festival of Lights in downtown riverside
- Managed banquets and catering of 100+ meals to be served at the same time and temperature
Prep Cook
Redlands Ramen
Redlands, California
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared all menu items such as broths, noodles, proteins, and sides for immediate use in kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in food preparation areas.
Lead Server/Cook
Kaz Ramen
Grand Terrace, California
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Worked as a flexible role to help both front and kitchen during peak business hours to support a small team.
Lead Line Cook
Saku Ramen
Riverside, CA
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed inventory, ensuring fresh ingredients were available for daily menu items.
- Implemented efficient cooking processes to enhance productivity during peak hours.
- Received tickets and announced items to stations to ensure proper ticket times on expo.
Front of House Manager
McDonalds
Colton, CA
11.2020 - 02.2024
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service.
- Oversaw the cleanliness and maintenance of the restaurant, and food safety standards.
- Performed daily opening and closing duties such as setting up registers, counting money.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary School
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CASkills
- Ambitious
- Food safety and health standards
- Adherence to recipes
- Heavy kitchen equipment
- Inventory stocking and management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Baking techniques
- Food cost and waste control
Certification
Manager ServSafe Certification
Timeline
Line/Prep Cook
The Old Spaghetti Factory International Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Prep Cook
Redlands Ramen
01.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Server/Cook
Kaz Ramen
12.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Line Cook
Saku Ramen
11.2023 - 08.2024
Front of House Manager
McDonalds
11.2020 - 02.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary School
San Bernardino Valley College