ALMA GARCIA
Sterling,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Energetic Preparer with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepared Foods Cook
Outback Steakhouse
03.2007 - 08.2023
- Cleaned counters, shelves, walls, furniture and equipment in food service areas.
- Cleaned and sanitized pantry station at end of shift.
- Stocked supplies to maintain sufficient levels of food products at pantry station.
- Notified chef in advance of supply needs to prevent inventory shortage.
- Prepped dressing, vinaigrettes and accompanying garnishes for pantry menu items.
- Coordinated with fellow employees to meet guests' needs to support restaurant operation.
- Prepared salads, sandwiches and desserts for restaurant guests and catered events.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
Education
9 GRADE
DOCTOR STEVAN CASTRO
SANTO DOMINGO, SAN VICENTE, EL SALVADOR 10.1991
Skills
- Batch Cooking
- Proper Equipment Storage
- Food Allergies
- Inventory Tracking
- Temperature Checking
- Work Assignments
- Food Plating Techniques
- Proper Food Handling
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Kitchen Utensils
- Learning Strategies
- Grill and Broiler Operation
- Procedure Preparation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Kitchen Safety
- New Recipe Creation
- Station Preparation
- Equipment Preparation
- Maintaining Freshness
- Ingredient Restocking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Prepared Foods Cook
Outback Steakhouse
03.2007 - 08.2023
9 GRADE
DOCTOR STEVAN CASTRO