DANIELA ANDREA
ORLANDO,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a friendly demeanor and a strong commitment to teamwork, honed at Pico De Gallo Restaurant. Proven ability to maintain high sanitation standards while efficiently managing kitchen operations. Skilled in food preparation and customer service, consistently enhancing team productivity and customer satisfaction. Adaptable and dependable, with a keen attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Limpieza Y Preparación En Cocina
Pico De Gallo Restaurant
Orlando, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Preparación De Ensalada , Ayudante De Cocina
El Palacio Del Buffet
Orlando, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed in the kitchen.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
- Prepared simple menu items independently when necessary while maintaining high-quality standards set forth by chefs or supervisors.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and rotating stock to maintain freshness.
- Streamlined dishwashing process, allowing for quicker turnaround of kitchen utensils and cookware.
- Contributed to menu planning by providing feedback on popular dishes and potential improvements.
- Assisted with inventory audits, identifying discrepancies and preventing potential stock issues.
- Facilitated team-oriented atmosphere, improving overall kitchen morale and productivity.
Cajera
Sanz 911
Orlando, FL
03.2024 - 01.2025
- 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.
Education
Bachillerato - Medicina Veterinaria
Alberto Isaac Padra
Venezuela 06.2022
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Limpieza Y Preparación En Cocina
Pico De Gallo Restaurant
01.2025 - Current
Cajera
Sanz 911
03.2024 - 01.2025
Preparación De Ensalada , Ayudante De Cocina
El Palacio Del Buffet
11.2023 - Current
Bachillerato - Medicina Veterinaria
Alberto Isaac Padra