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Artemis Aguilera

Kitchen Assistant
Katy,TX
Artemis Aguilera

Summary

Dynamic Kitchen Assistant with proven expertise at Homewood Suites by Hilton, excelling in food preparation and sanitation. Demonstrated strong knife skills and effective team collaboration, enhancing kitchen efficiency and meal presentation. Committed to maintaining high food safety standards while supporting chefs in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

1
year of professional experience

Work History

Homewood Suites by Hilton

Kitchen Assistant
10.2024 - 07.2025

Job overview

  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
  • Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
  • Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
  • Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
  • Prepared simple menu items independently when necessary while maintaining high-quality standards set forth by chefs or supervisors.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
  • Streamlined communication between kitchen and service staff, reducing order mistakes and improving dining experience.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.

Education

Venezuela
Venezuela

Bachelor from Education

Skills

  • Chef support
  • Dishwashing
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Food preparation
  • Food safety
  • Ingredient management
  • Food storage protocol
  • Meal presentation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Food preparation mastery
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Food storage
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Production planning
  • Knife skills
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Menu planning
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Food storage safety
  • Inventory verification
  • Food ordering
  • Chef assistance
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Sanitation practices
  • Order accuracy
  • Kitchen station organization
  • Kitchen equipment expertise

Timeline

Kitchen Assistant

Homewood Suites by Hilton
10.2024 - 07.2025

Venezuela

Bachelor from Education