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Aliuska Cardona

Belle Glade,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented culinary professional with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in inventory management, menu creation and food preparation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. High-performing Chef offering [Number] years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef Assistant

El Rinconcito Mexicano
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
  • Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
  • Maintained high standards of food quality by routinely checking ingredients for freshness and adhering to proper storage procedures.

Daycare Owner/Operator

In Home Care Group
01.2018 - 09.2021
  • Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
  • Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Managed financial aspects of the daycare business, including budgeting, expense tracking, and revenue generation.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular maintenance, staff training, and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Optimized facility space usage by designing creative layouts that maximized play areas while ensuring safety standards were met or exceeded.
  • Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through regular inspections, documentation updates, and policy reviews.

Education

High School Diploma -

IPU Doris Manuel Martinez Mejias
San Luis Santiago De Cuba
07.1993

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Menu Supervision
  • Chef support
  • Food Waste Reduction
  • Sauce making
  • Food preservation and storage methods
  • Food Storage
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Meat Cutting

Certification

  • Certified Economy
  • Licensed Daycare

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chef Assistant

El Rinconcito Mexicano
02.2024 - 04.2024

Daycare Owner/Operator

In Home Care Group
01.2018 - 09.2021

High School Diploma -

IPU Doris Manuel Martinez Mejias
  • Certified Economy
  • Licensed Daycare
Aliuska Cardona