Charisse Balinas
Wildwood,FL
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with proven expertise in food preparation and sanitation practices honed at renowned establishments like Wolfgang Puck. Excelled in teamwork and quick learning, significantly enhancing kitchen efficiency. Mastered knife skills, ensuring precise cuts and reducing prep time, while consistently adhering to safe food handling protocols.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook and Line Cooke
Wolfgang Puck
3003 Brownwood Ln, The Villages, Florida 32163
10.2021 - Current
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
Line Cook
Olive Garden
3680 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, Florida 32162
09.2019 - 09.2021
Prep Cook
Red Lobster
3830 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, Florida 32162
12.2018 - 09.2019
Education
Some College - Psychology
Holy Name University
Tagbilaran BoholAssociate of Arts - Culinary Arts
MOST Institute Culinary School
Davao City Philippines04-2017
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Fundamentals of Baking Pastry Arts Academy
Davao City Philippines01-2017
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Following instructions
- Food preparation
- Quick-learning
- Cleanliness
- Inventory stocking
- Food storage
- Sanitation practices
- Knife skills
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
Timeline
Prep Cook and Line Cooke
Wolfgang Puck
10.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Olive Garden
09.2019 - 09.2021
Prep Cook
Red Lobster
12.2018 - 09.2019
Some College - Psychology
Holy Name University
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
MOST Institute Culinary School
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Fundamentals of Baking Pastry Arts Academy