Celeste Castaneda
Friendswood,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dietary Aide and Prep Cook with over 10 years in food service, specializing in sanitation, meal preparation, and inventory management. Expert in maintaining organized, clean, and efficient kitchen operations. Committed to upholding food service protocols and ensuring safety while delivering compassionate care.
Overview
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Certification
17
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years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide Leader
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Spring, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Assisted with student meal prep, ensuring adherence to menu plans and dietary guidelines.
- Prepared breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
- Chopped ingredients and measured portions for daily menu items.
- Sanitized tables and serving surfaces.
- Maintained clean workstations and sanitized kitchen surfaces.
- Cleaned equipment, counters, and dining areas after meal service.
- Organized stock supplies in designated areas for easy access during meal preparation. and organized meal prep areas for daily service.
- Monitored kitchen inventory, restocked shelves, and communicated shortages to supervisor to maintain supply levels.
- Assisted dietary aides in kitchen and serving areas.
- Opened and closed kitchen areas.
- Stocked refrigerators, dry goods, and cooking supplies.
Kitchen Aide
Eurest Dining Services
Houston, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assisted chef in preparing ingredients for breakfast and lunch, ensuring timely service.
- Prepared vegetables and measured ingredients for daily meals.
- Maintained clean, organized, sanitized dining area throughout shift.
- Performed thorough cleaning of kitchen equipment and surfaces and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Collected and disposed of waste materials in designated areas and kept workstations orderly during shift.
- Managed inventory replenishment for cafeteria supplies to maintain consistent availability.
- Restocked and organized merchandise, enhancing efficiency in supply retrieval.
- Arranged and stored food items for freshness and easy access.
Line Cook
Trinity Oaks Assisted Living
Pearland, Texas
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Prepared resident meals per assisted living menus and dietary needs.
- Maintained safe food handling and sanitation practices in kitchen work areas.
- Chopped, portioned, and organized ingredients for daily meal service.
- Operated grills, ovens, and stovetops to prepare menu items.
- Plated resident meals with accurate portion control.
- Stored supplies and ingredients using first-in, first-out rotation methods.
- Cleaned equipment, cookware, and kitchen surfaces after meal prep.
- Collaborated with dietary staff to accommodate special meal requests and dietary restrictions for residents.
- Maintained stocked stations with necessary supplies for efficient meal preparation. and ready to support productivity.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Grilled and deep fried foods ranging from meats to potatoes.
- Plated dishes to restaurant presentation standards before delivery to customers.
- Assisted with prep tasks such as washing vegetables and butchering meat.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to uphold quality standards in meal preparation.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness before use each shift.
- Organized storage area so needed items stayed easy to access.
- Carried pans and trays of food between work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Prepared meals according to company standards and requirements.
- Completed workstation prep before shift start.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to reduce risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces, and handed off to wait staff for service.
- Kept kitchen and dining area clean and orderly.
- Received and stored food items in designated areas to maintain organization. food and supplies.
- Maintained open, collaborative communication with kitchen team to support efficiency.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures to maintain proper cold storage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reagan High School
Houston, TX05-1999
Skills
- Menu planning
- Dietary adherence
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food safety
- Sanitizing practices
- Handling safety
- Food preparation techniques
- Portion control
- Inventory management
- Kitchen organization strategies
- Time management skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Handling practices
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Texas Food Handler Training Program
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month
Timeline
Dietary Aide Leader
Cornerstone Christian Academy
01.2014 - 01.2020
Kitchen Aide
Eurest Dining Services
01.2011 - 01.2013
Line Cook
Trinity Oaks Assisted Living
01.2003 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Reagan High School