Ana Branco
Long Branch
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in food preparation and customer service at Allaire Rehab And Nursing. Proven ability to enhance dish presentation and flavor while maintaining high sanitation standards. Skilled in multitasking and staff training, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment that maximizes productivity and customer satisfaction.
Professional caregiver skilled in creating nurturing and safe environments for children. Adept at managing daily routines, facilitating educational activities, and providing emotional support. Strong collaboration skills, ensuring seamless communication with parents and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, patient, and attentive to detail, fostering positive relationships with both children and families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Allaire Rehab And Nursing
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Enhanced flavor and presentation of traditional dishes with creative twists, receiving positive feedback from patrons.
Family Babysitter
Family Home
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided healthy meals and snacks for children, adhering to any dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Fostered creativity through arts and crafts projects, encouraging self-expression among the children.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
Family Babysitter
Family Home
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Created an enjoyable atmosphere during babysitting sessions through storytelling, games, and music.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
- Served as a positive role model for young children by modeling appropriate language usage, manners, and conflict resolution methods.
- Promoted good behavior by using positive reinforcement techniques, such as praise and rewards.
Cook
Ocean Township School District
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Family Babysitter
Family Home
10.2004 - 08.2016
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pierre Faure
Chauffailles, France05-1983
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Supply restocking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Staff training
- Focused and disciplined
- Health code adherence
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Full Professional
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Cook
Allaire Rehab And Nursing
07.2024 - 02.2025
Family Babysitter
Family Home
08.2023 - 06.2024
Family Babysitter
Family Home
09.2018 - 06.2023
Cook
Ocean Township School District
09.2016 - 06.2018
Family Babysitter
Family Home
10.2004 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Pierre Faure
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