Connie Verastegui
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Boston Market, excelling in food preparation and safety compliance. Highly motivated and detail-oriented, I streamlined kitchen operations, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing wait times. Skilled in inventory management and kitchen organization, I consistently deliver high-quality meals in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Boston Market
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation and service during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in stock management and ordering supplies as needed.
- Implemented food safety practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Streamlined food prep processes, contributing to reduced wait times and enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Prep Cook
Winn Dixie Supermarket
Ft. Pierce, FL
01.2005 - 01.2025
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and proteins for daily meal service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages to supervisors.
- Collaborated with team members to execute timely meal preparation during peak service hours.
- Utilized commercial kitchen equipment effectively, including ovens, mixers, and food processors, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Prepared various types of cuisine, showcasing versatility and adaptability in the kitchen environment.
Cleaner
Delos
Ft. Pierce, FL
01.2005 - 01.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of assigned areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Utilized industrial cleaning equipment to perform deep-cleaning tasks efficiently.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
Education
No Degree -
Western Albemarle High School
Crozet, VASkills
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Kitchen sanitization
- Kitchen station setup
- Following cooking methods
- Deep fryer operation
- Line management
- Grilling techniques
- Ingredient preparation
- Server communication
- Meat cutting
- Food presentation
- Inventory management
- Food storage
- Stock rotation
- Back of house operations
- Ingredients measuring
- Allergen awareness
- Recipe adherence
Timeline
Prep Cook
Winn Dixie Supermarket
01.2005 - 01.2025
Cleaner
Delos
01.2005 - 01.2023
Line Cook
Boston Market
No Degree -
Western Albemarle High School