Ana Aguilar
Glendale,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Prep Cook
The brandy
Glendale, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for meals according to recipes and menus.
- Cleaned, washed, and cut raw meats, vegetables, fruits, and other food items prior to cooking or serving.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies such as seasonings, condiments, spices, and other ingredients.
- Assembled dishes according to recipes and presentation standards.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, broilers, steam kettles, to ensure proper cooking times.
- Tasted all prepared dishes to check flavor quality before serving.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas following wrapping labeling dating and rotation procedures.
- Organized workstations with appropriate supplies tools and equipment for efficient workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen by sweeping mopping washing dishes disposing trash.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling sharp knives hot surfaces slippery floors hazardous chemicals.
- Followed instructions from head chef regarding recipe modifications portion size plate presentation garnishes.
- Assisted in menu planning by providing input on ingredient availability cost effectiveness seasonal changes.
- Complied with sanitation regulations while cleaning storing prepping and serving food items.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Prep Cook
love you latte
Glendale, CA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
Education
Tegnologa En Actividad Fisica Y Nutricion Deportiva - Tegnologia En Nutricion Y Fitness
Sena
Colombia02.2018
Skills
- Dish Garnishing
- Kitchen Organization
- Ingredient Preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Prep Cook
love you latte
06.2023 - 07.2023
Kitchen Prep Cook
The brandy
07.2022 - Current
Tegnologa En Actividad Fisica Y Nutricion Deportiva - Tegnologia En Nutricion Y Fitness
Sena