Andrea Torres
DesMoines
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Arcis Golf Management, excelling in food safety and kitchen management. Proven track record in reducing food waste through strategic inventory control and enhancing customer satisfaction with high-quality meal preparation. Strong communicator and team collaborator, dedicated to fostering a positive kitchen environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Arcis Golf Management
02.2023 - Current
- Managed grill, stove, and oven operations efficiently.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
Lead Cook
Compass Eurest
05.2007 - 03.2023
- Managed grill, stove, and oven operations efficiently.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Kitchen operations
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Frying techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Sanitation guidelines
- Sauce preparation
- Inventory management
- Staff coordination
- Banquets and catering
- Made-to-order meals
- Cost control
- Food service operations
Timeline
Lead Cook
Arcis Golf Management
02.2023 - Current
Lead Cook
Compass Eurest
05.2007 - 03.2023
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