ANGELA AGUIAR
YONKERS
Summary
Dynamic Cook Manager with a proven track record at Ferreteria Americana, excelling in kitchen organization and team leadership. Expert in cooking techniques and quality control, I enhanced productivity and reduced waste through efficient workflows. Passionate about customer service, I consistently delivered high-quality meals while mentoring staff to foster a collaborative environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
AURORA DELI
11.2017 - 07.2025
- Assisted in food preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Supported team members during busy shifts to maintain efficient service delivery.
- Learned cooking techniques and recipe execution under experienced chefs.
- Organized kitchen workspace to enhance workflow and reduce clutter.
- Participated in inventory management, tracking supplies for optimal stock levels.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen areas, adhering to health regulations consistently.
- Contributed to menu planning by suggesting seasonal ingredients and dishes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Cook Manager
FERRETERIA AMERICANA
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and quality control measures.
- Developed and implemented efficient kitchen workflows to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Coordinated menu planning, sourcing ingredients, and managing inventory levels effectively.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - CATERING/FOOD SERVICE
ALISAL
SANTO DOMINGOSkills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Quality control
- Multitasking and organization
- Meal preparation
- Knife skills
- Kitchen management
- Food pairing
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 100 in the development of JUEGOS PANAMERICANOS XIV.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE Training - FOOD SENSATION ENTERPRISES
- QUALITY OF SERVICE, INFOTEP - 2015
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
AURORA DELI
11.2017 - 07.2025
Cook Manager
FERRETERIA AMERICANA
01.2003 - 01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - CATERING/FOOD SERVICE
ALISAL
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