Catalina Mejorado
Truckee,CA
Summary
Long time resident of the Truckee-Tahoe area. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Able to work efficiently with high accuracy in a fast paced environment. Highly dependable with excellent time management. Hardworking and passionate employee who strives to do the best at whichever position hired for.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Donner Ski Ranch
04.2017 - 07.2022
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Lodge Manager
King Vale Lodge
06.2002 - 11.2021
- Established and upheld high standards, promoting great customer service and assistance to guests.
- Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
- Solicited and reviewed guest feedback and promptly resolved complaints.
- Executed cleaning of rooms for lodge guests.
- Managed laundry service for King Vale lodge.
- Ensured cleaning supplies and room supplies were always stocked.
Sous Chef
Summit Restaurant And Bar
07.2002 - 06.2017
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Skills
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Proper Food Handling
- Kitchen Equipment
- Customer Experience
- Train Staff
- Hospitality Management
- Food Service Operations
- Authentic Recipes
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Sous Chef
Donner Ski Ranch
04.2017 - 07.2022
Sous Chef
Summit Restaurant And Bar
07.2002 - 06.2017
Lodge Manager
King Vale Lodge
06.2002 - 11.2021
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