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Daritza Lopez

Daritza Lopez

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Adept Head Chef with a rich background in fine dining operations, notably at J.T. Prime Kitchen Scottsdale. Excelled in culinary creativity and team collaboration, enhancing menu versatility and kitchen efficiency. Skilled in safe food handling and fostering positive environments, significantly elevating guest satisfaction and operational smoothness.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Breakfast Cook

Hotel Hyatt
01.2024 - 10.2024

Specialized in managing breakfast buffet operations

Ensured every plate had properly placed utensils.

Cooked various breakfast items including oatmeal and multiple types of eggs.

Prepared a variety of fruits tailored to client's preferences.

Managed bread area and ensured timely restocking.

Organized cereal and milk displays.

coffee preparation area.

Managed and refreshed meal displays.

Keeping public areas clean

Head Chef

J.T. Prime Kitchen Scottsdale
06.2022 - 09.2024

Developed a versatile menu integrating both main courses and appetizers and desserts

experience in meats, combining their different cuts and temperatures, in the same way he made dishes with pasta, pork, shrimp, vegetables and made desserts and appetizers with tuna, oyster carpaccio, bacon dates

  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Led team responsible for maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas.
  • Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.

Breakfast Cook

Breakfast Bitch
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Consistently maintained a positive attitude under pressure, fostering a supportive team environment within the kitchen staff.
  • Handled special dietary requests with care, ensuring the satisfaction of all guests regardless of restrictions or preferences.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing and serving high-quality breakfast dishes.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.

  • Experience in breakfast dishes with eggs in their different forms, in burritos and enchiladas sandwiches, I worked the morning shift where we made more than 100 breakfasts a day, a fast and attentive work pace and concentrated to do the job well and quickly
  • Ensured smooth running of the kitchen by collaborating with team during high-demand periods.

Education

Ienci C

Liceo Marquez Barrilla
Venezuela
12.2015

Skills

  • Safe Food Handling
  • Meal Preparation Expertise
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Commitment to Food Safety Standards
  • Frying
  • Food Preparation Skills
  • Inventory Restocking
  • Food Presentation Skills
  • Food handler certification
  • Sauce making
  • Culinary creativity
  • Event catering
  • Recipe development
  • Pastry making
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Food storage
  • Inventory management
  • High volume production capability
  • Sauteing
  • Positive and professional
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Languages

Español
Native or Bilingual
Inglés
Elementary

Timeline

Breakfast Cook

Hotel Hyatt
01.2024 - 10.2024

Breakfast Cook

Breakfast Bitch
10.2023 - 01.2024

Head Chef

J.T. Prime Kitchen Scottsdale
06.2022 - 09.2024

Ienci C

Liceo Marquez Barrilla
Daritza Lopez