Alma Camacho
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and food quality at Chireno Cafe, I leveraged expertise in food safety oversight and contamination prevention to significantly improve service standards. My proactive approach in training staff and optimizing food storage practices showcases my commitment to excellence and positive, professional demeanor, driving superior guest satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Chireno Cafe
Chireno, TX
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Chicken Packing
Pilgrim Pride
Nacogdoches, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Stored raw ingredients in designated containers following proper food safety guidelines.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Adjusted seasoning mixtures according to personal preferences or dietary restrictions requested by customers.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Operated industrial size mixers, ovens, and other types of equipment to prepare meals.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Portioned and packaged food onto plates for delivery to clients and patrons.
- Practiced various safety methods daily to avoid food spoilage and food borne illnesses.
- Taste-tested new dishes to identify flavors and assess recipes.
- Packaged takeout orders to prevent food from spilling.
- Increased production schedule through multitasking and efficient cooking strategies.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers about changes in orders or special requests from customers.
- Ensured that all food products were stored at the correct temperature.
- Loaded, organized and sorted pre-packaged food to prepare for deliveries.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
Education
Navasota High School
Navasota, TXSkills
- Food presentation
- Contamination prevention
- Ingredients measuring
- Recipe modification
- Order prioritization
- Dish preparation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Sanitation
- Frying
- Grilling
- Surface cleaning
- Cooking
- Food safety oversight
- Food handling
- Food pairing
- Stock management
- Plating and presentation
- Dietary restriction support
- Positive and professional
- Food preparation
- Food storage
- Sanitation practices
- Nutrition awareness
Timeline
Cook
Chireno Cafe
07.2024 - 02.2025
Chicken Packing
Pilgrim Pride
01.2008 - 01.2013
Navasota High School
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