Ashley Lira
San Antonio,Tx
Summary
Join a challenging work environment that will allow me to grow in different areas and cuisines. Develop new skills and contribute where possible applying the experience earned.
Developed strong culinary and leadership skills in high-paced kitchen environment, focusing on creativity and team collaboration. Seeking to transition into new field, bringing commitment to excellence and innovative problem-solving abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Blush Brunch
San Antonio, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Prepared and presented brunch dishes in alignment with seasonal menus.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and health regulations.
- Assisted head chef in menu development.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies as needed.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance kitchen efficiency and workflow.
Line Cook
Blush Brunch LLC
San Antonio, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Multi-station cooking: garde manger, grill, saute and flat top.
- Brunch service and quality control
- Food safety and sanitation compliance
- Prepared and plated diverse brunch menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and enhance service speed.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, adhering to health regulations during food handling and preparation.
Line Cook
Bombay Bicycle Club
San Antonio, TX
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Garde manger and grill station
- Prep and service support
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Universidad Vizcaya De Las Américas
Piedras Negras, Coahuila08-2023
Skills
- Knife Skills
- Teamwork
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
- Mukimono (Fruit carving)
- Ice and wood sculpture
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Supervising food prep
- Menu memorization
- Staff training
- Equipment usage
LANGUAGES
Spanish
French
Italian
COURSES
- Tornus 2021 | Los Cabos, Mexico
Tourism, Gastronomy, and Gastronomic Entertainment
- National Culinary Congress 2022 | Oaxaca, Mexico
Traditional Oaxacan cuisine and local produce
Timeline
Sous Chef
Blush Brunch
11.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Blush Brunch LLC
05.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Bombay Bicycle Club
09.2023 - 11.2023
Universidad Vizcaya De Las Américas