CAREN ALICIA VILLANUEVA
Reno,Nevada
Summary
Dedicated lead line cook with seven years of experience in high-pressure restaurant and fine dining settings. Proven ability to maintain operational efficiency through effective supply monitoring and precise kitchen coordination, ensuring minimal errors during peak service times. Demonstrates strong skills in recipe adherence, food presentation, and equipment operation, contributing to a seamless dining experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Claio Rotisserie
Reno, NV
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Developed menus with chefs, taking into account seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Performed other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Sous Chef
Land Ocean New American Grill
Reno, NV
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Contributed to the achievement of financial targets through effective inventory management and cost control.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up to ensure proper preparation and production.
- Collaborated with the Executive Chef to create menu items for exclusive paired wine dinners for 50 or more patrons.
Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
Reno, Nevada
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided high-quality service to guests while upholding company values to ensure guest satisfaction
- Memorized over 30 menu items in order to give customized recommendations to guests.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers
- Trained new team members using approved training materials and information.
Line Cook
Parma Ridge Winery
Parma, Idaho
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Covered kitchen needs at any station, filled in for absent team members and brought cooks up to speed
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parma High School
Parma, Idaho05.2019
Skills
- Food Safety
- Quality assurance
- Order preparation
- Strong communication
- Multitasking
- Task prioritization
- Stock rotation
- Garnishing and Plating
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Claio Rotisserie
03.2024 - 02.2025
Sous Chef
Land Ocean New American Grill
08.2021 - 02.2024
Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
08.2020 - 08.2021
Line Cook
Parma Ridge Winery
05.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Parma High School
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