Benjamas Galindo
Manteca,CA
Summary
Punctual cook experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waitress
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
Livermore, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests.
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Checked in with guests throughout meal service, replenishing drinks and catering to additional requests.
Waitress
Tin Thai Kitchen
Livermore, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers by maintaining proper sanitation.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during, and after shifts.
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Cook
11th Tiger - Thai Street Cafe
Danville, CA
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Cooked, grilled, and deep fried various foods.
- Prepared garnishes for later use in meal production.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Set-up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Cook Helper
Family Business
Bang Phli, Thailand
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Assisted cooks with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and making sauces.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Calculated charges and collected payments from customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Thai Traditional Medicine
Mae Fah Luang University
Thailand01-2017
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food Preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Positive and professional
- Cleaning and organization
Certification
- Certificated of Food Handler Training Certificate Program
- Applied Thai Traditional Medicine License
- CPR, AED and First Aid Certificated from Advanced Medical Certification.
Languages
Thai
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Waitress
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant
09.2021 - Current
Waitress
Tin Thai Kitchen
06.2020 - Current
Cook
11th Tiger - Thai Street Cafe
08.2018 - 09.2022
Cook Helper
Family Business
01.2005 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Thai Traditional Medicine
Mae Fah Luang University
- Certificated of Food Handler Training Certificate Program
- Applied Thai Traditional Medicine License
- CPR, AED and First Aid Certificated from Advanced Medical Certification.
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