Carolina Villalba
Charlotte,NC
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant and Dishwasher
Panzu Brewery
Charlotte, NC
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Stocked supplies such as food items and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars.
- Assisted with special event catering and preparation, including setup and food service.
- Stocked cupboards and refrigerators and tended salad bars and buffet meals.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Partnered with chef to cook food and comply with food preservation guidelines.
- Performed basic maintenance duties such as cleaning floors or walls.
- Organized storage areas to facilitate ease of access when retrieving supplies or ingredients for menu items.
- Trained new kitchen hands in basic tasks, safety protocols, and kitchen standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Participated in kitchen staff meetings to discuss performance improvements and kitchen strategies.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Maintained an organized workstation, ensuring tools and ingredients are readily available.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Ensured that all kitchenware was properly washed before being put away for storage.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Prepared garnishes to complement dishes on menu.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Prevented spoilage or cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and areas.
- Facilitated efficient communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
- Managed garbage disposal and recycling in accordance with kitchen protocols.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
- Provided customer service when necessary, addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
- Followed all health department regulations while preparing food products for consumption by customers.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moron School Group
Moro, OR07-1989
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor of Accounting
University of Carabobo
Valencia, CATimeline
Kitchen Assistant and Dishwasher
Panzu Brewery
03.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Moron School Group
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor of Accounting
University of Carabobo