ANGELA ALFONSO
Elmsford,NY
Summary
Personable and bilingual individual with expertise working in fast-paced settings. A true professional with expertise spanning over 2 years of experience in the restaurant industry in various roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Pregonero Catering
Stamford, CT
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Remove food items from refrigerators and freezers according to amounts required for each meal service; prepared soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, salads and convenience foods.
- Prepare food items according to standardized recipes; utilizes variety of kitchen utensils including knives, food cutters, blenders, and slicers in safe and efficient manner.
- Places food times in appropriate cooking pans and cooks according to recipe and temperature guidelines
- Portions and serves food to patients, employees and guests; removes unused food from serving table and warmers.
- Wraps, dates and stores food in refrigerators according to department policies and procedures.
- Complies with sanitation, safety and fire regulations of Center and Food Service department; cleans respective work areas and equipment.
- Participates in weighing and checking food items delivered to site; provides guidance and assistance to Cooks Helpers.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Plated and garnished dishes for uniform presentation standards.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
Cook's Assistant
Postres Y Delicias
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Provides professional and courteous service at all times.
- Cooks and otherwise prepares foods according to recipes.
- Checks all food for taste, temperature and eye appeal.
- Cuts, trims, bones and carves meats and poultry for cooking.
- Prepares and submits requisitions to Chef for food items.
- Receives and checks food inventory and supplies for quality and quantity.
- Rotates and places all food in clean containers, labeled and dated.
- Prevents spoiling and contamination of foods by practicing proper sanitation and complying with hotel policy and health regulations.
- Accommodates guest requests for special food items as available.
- Keeping all culinary areas in clean and sanitary manner and kept within cleanliness guidelines set forth by local health authority and management team.
- Works with stewards to ensure that assigned station is kept clean, properly stocked, and properly maintained.
Education
Associate´s Degree in Gastronomy - Gastronomy
ECCI UNIVERSITY
Bogotá D.C., Colombia12.2022
Skills
- Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English
- Strong communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Team player
- Responsibility and organization
- Good interpersonal skills
- Fast learner
Accomplishments
1. Production Area
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Pregonero Catering
01.2022 - 04.2024
Cook's Assistant
Postres Y Delicias
05.2019 - 10.2021
Associate´s Degree in Gastronomy - Gastronomy
ECCI UNIVERSITY