Brianna Trujillo
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented culinary professional with extensive experience in high-volume food preparation, independent baking, and kitchen leadership. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining strict food safety standards while efficiently managing kitchen workflows to enhance productivity. Certified Trainer with proficiency in onboarding staff in service excellence and safety protocols, fostering a cohesive team environment. Committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences that exceed customer expectations and uphold the highest quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Trainer / Server
Olive Garden
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Train new team members on menu specifications, ingredient profiles, and plate presentation to ensure brand consistency.
- Monitor service flow and kitchen-to-floor communication to maintain optimal ticket times during high-volume shifts.
- Enforce rigorous sanitation and safety standards (HACCP) in accordance with Darden’s operational excellence guidelines.
Shift Lead
Dairy Queen
San Antonio, TX
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervised the preparation of food and frozen treats, ensuring consistent portion control and waste reduction.
- Managed closing procedures, including deep cleaning of kitchen equipment and food storage organization.
Freelance Baker & Decorator
Independent Baking Service
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Managed end-to-end production of custom desserts including cookies, cakes, and cupcakes for events.
- Demonstrated proficiency in recipe scaling, ingredient sourcing, and technical decorating skills.
- Ensured 100% compliance with food safety and shelf-life management for all products.
Prep Assistant & Food Service
Fiesta Food Service
San Antonio, TX
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Executed high-volume food prep, including sanitizing stations, chopping, and staging ingredients for rapid service.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace in a high-pressure, fast-paced event environment.
- Collaborated directly with kitchen staff to ensure accuracy and quality of order fulfillment.
Education
High School Diploma -
South San Antonio High School
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Culinary: High-Volume Food Prep, Baking & Pastry, Menu Knowledge, Plate Presentation
- Operations: POS Systems, Inventory Management, Recipe Compliance, Shift Supervision
- Compliance: Food Safety & Sanitation (ServSafe Knowledge), Cash Accountability
- Performance assessment
- Coaching techniques
Timeline
Certified Trainer / Server
Olive Garden
01.2023 - Current
Shift Lead
Dairy Queen
07.2021 - 05.2022
Freelance Baker & Decorator
Independent Baking Service
01.2021 - 05.2021
Prep Assistant & Food Service
Fiesta Food Service
01.2018 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
South San Antonio High School