Anyelin Aquino
Manhattan,US
Summary
Experienced with preparing and cooking a variety of dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating a collaborative team atmosphere. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Maintenance and Cleaning Crew Member
Altagracia Faith And Justice Work
New York, NY
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and organized community fridge by restocking, sanitizing donations, and maintaining cleanliness of shelves.
- Collected garbage from surrounding areas to support cleanliness and public health.
- Conducted surveys and documented community feedback to guide improvement efforts.
- Assisted in distributing food donations to local residents in need.
- Hosted hospitality events, handing out food and flyers to promote community fridge initiatives.
- Planted and maintained gardens at Altagracia Faith and Justice Works and Dyckman Senior Center.
- Packaged and cooked meals for distribution through NYC Love Kitchen.
- Painted and maintained the pantry at the community fridge to enhance visibility and accessibility.
- Helped organize shelves and supported hospitality events at Dyckman Senior Center.
- Participated in educational community walkthroughs to improve outreach and food safety practices.
Outbound Team Lead
FreshDirect
New York City
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Supervise day-to-day outbound operations, overseeing a team responsible for the accurate picking, scanning, packing, and dispatching of goods to ensure timely customer delivery.
- Ensure all department activities follow safe food handling practices and regulatory compliance.
- Assist in daily housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and organization in the distribution warehouse.
- Maintain high standards in safety, quality control, and productivity across all outbound functions.
- Audit outbound products for quality assurance before dispatch.
- Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure efficient workflow and provide support as needed.
- Communicate cross-functionally with inventory control, inbound logistics, and dispatch teams to resolve delays, coordinate stock rotation, and ensure seamless out.
Line cook
PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown
New York, NY
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Designed workflow adjustments for peak shifts to balance station load and enable steady ticket flow, producing more consistent service delivery and calmer line operations. Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.
- Prepare all the restaurant's foods, hot and cold. Responsible for working in all aspects of food preparation.
- Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned station.
- Follow supervisor’s instructions, and communicate with and support co-workers, while being a team player.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standards.
- Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
- Communicates product needs to the chefs and the support staff.
- Stock station with prescribed supplies.
- Sets “mise en place” following FIFO and company standards.
- Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
- Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to menu specifications and presentation standards.
Line Cook
Beauty And Essex
New York, NY
02.2026 - Current
- Properly sets the station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management.
- Prepare all the restaurant's foods, hot and cold.
Responsible for working in all aspects of food preparation. - Prepared high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring consistency and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively, maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting with ordering supplies to meet demand without excess waste.
- Conducted regular clean-up of workstations and kitchen areas to uphold cleanliness and organization standards.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Prepared and cooked full-course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Adapted recipes for special dietary needs, enhancing dining experience for guests with restrictions.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manhattan Center For Science & Mathematics
New York, NY07.2022
Bachelor of Hospitality Administration and Management -
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY07.2028
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Food Service
- Organization
- Warehouse Operations (Picking, Scanning, Packing) Expert
- Inventory Management
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Food Safety & Sanitation Practices
- Quality Assurance
- Physical Stamina & Endurance
- Highly motivated
- Time management
- Professional attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Problem-solving
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitization
- Knife skills
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen sanitation
- Kitchen operations
Languages
Spanish Native
English Native
Timeline
Line Cook
Beauty And Essex
02.2026 - Current
Line cook
PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown
06.2025 - 02.2026
Outbound Team Lead
FreshDirect
01.2023 - 06.2025
Maintenance and Cleaning Crew Member
Altagracia Faith And Justice Work
07.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Manhattan Center For Science & Mathematics
Bachelor of Hospitality Administration and Management -
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York