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Brenda Vasquez

Food Prep Cook
Edinburg,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Stripes Convenience Store
Edinburg , TX
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
  • Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.

Salads/Cold Prep

Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant
Edinburg , TX
03.2017 - 04.2018
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.

Baker/Hot Prep/Cold Prep

Texas Roadhouse
Edinburg , TX
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
  • Set heat and humidity temperatures for proof box.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads.

Salads/Fry/Cold Prep/Dishwasher

Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
McAllen , TX
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.

Education

GED -

Rivera Early College High School
Brownsville, TX
01.2012

Skills

  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • New hire training
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

Timeline

Cook

Stripes Convenience Store
04.2018 - 04.2020

Salads/Cold Prep

Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant
03.2017 - 04.2018

Baker/Hot Prep/Cold Prep

Texas Roadhouse
01.2016 - 03.2017

Salads/Fry/Cold Prep/Dishwasher

Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
01.2015 - 01.2016

GED -

Rivera Early College High School
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