Angel Terrazas

* Regularly served as the grill cook during busy overnight shifts, expertly managing two flat-top grills to prepare both dinner and breakfast items simultaneously.

* Physically capable and solely responsible for unloading delivery trucks twice weekly, handling a minimum of 200 packages containing essential food supplies and materials crucial for high-volume operations.

* Implemented and consistently applied the FIFO inventory method across all stock, ensuring proper rotation of ingredients and supplies to maintain quality and minimize waste.

* Accurately performed fryer boil-outs twice a week, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines.

* Carefully and efficiently took customer orders; both front counter and drive thru, ensuring order accuracy and customer satisfaction.

* Prepared adverse menu of short-order items, including breakfast selections, various sandwiches featuring scratch-made bread using a secret recipe, quick meal options, and desserts for guests.

* Maintained cleanliness of work areas by sweeping and mopping floors; washing walls; cleaning shelves, tables and equipment

* Followed designated recipes as outlined by company.

* Efficiently prepared and cooked a variety of Italian-American dishes according to Olive Garden's standardized recipes and quality standards, ensuring consistent taste and presentation.

* Mastered specific kitchen stations

(e.g., grill, pasta, sauté, fryers) and executed orders accurately and promptly, contributing to efficient service flow

* Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and dishwashers.

* Determined how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.

* Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely food preparation for all outlets (e.g., restaurant, banquet, room service).

* Collaborated effectively with other hotel departments, such as front desk, banquets, and catering, to ensure seamless service delivery.