Crista Garcia
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Dynamic and highly motivated culinary professional with extensive experience at Olive Garden. Proven ability to manage multiple orders with precision, ensuring customer satisfaction. Skilled in food preparation and kitchen organization, while maintaining cleanliness standards. Recognized for strong teamwork and effective communication, contributing to a positive work environment.
Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Olive Garden
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Cook
Discover Enterprises
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cashier
Berberian Enterprises Dba John's Market Place
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Prep Cook
Alarco Enterprises
11.2018 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Cook
The Habit Burger Grill
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Instituto Isaac Newton
El Salvador 11-2001
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Kitchen station setup
- Knife skills
- Kitchen sanitization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Food safety knowledge
- Cleanliness standards
- Team coordination
- Following cooking methods
- Deep fryer operation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Kitchen organization
- Food storage
- Ingredients measuring
- Kitchen equipment management
Certification
Food Handler Certificate
Languages
English
Timeline
Cook
Discover Enterprises
11.2024 - 05.2025
Line Cook
Olive Garden
10.2023 - Current
Cashier
Berberian Enterprises Dba John's Market Place
01.2023 - 07.2023
Prep Cook
Alarco Enterprises
11.2018 - 01.2023
Cook
The Habit Burger Grill
10.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Instituto Isaac Newton
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