Claudia Nava
Kitchen Cook
Sarasota
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at creating quality dishes, maintaining food safety standards, and managing inventory. Valued team player known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Alpine Steakhouse and Butcher Shop
07.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances, adjusting recipes or cooking methods as needed based on ingredient availability or customer requests.
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal kitchen performance.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure clear communication of special orders or dietary restrictions from customers during service hours.
- Ensured all dishes were prepared to specification, maintaining highest standards of quality and presentation.
Assistant Manager
Geckos Grill & Pub
09.2020 - 03.2025
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Antonio Rosmini
Venezuela 05.2001 -
Skills
Food preparation
Customer service
Safe food handling
Sanitation practices
Portion control
Food storage
Knife skills
Ingredient inspection
Order management
Allergen awareness
Multitasking capacity
Baking and roasting
Certification
ServSafe
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Alpine Steakhouse and Butcher Shop
07.2024 - Current
ServSafe
12-2022
Assistant Manager
Geckos Grill & Pub
09.2020 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Colegio Antonio Rosmini
05.2001 -