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David Garcia

Santa Fe,NM

Summary

Adept at enhancing kitchen efficiency and food quality at Masterpiece Cuisine, I leveraged sanitation practices and ingredient preparation skills to exceed hygiene standards. My ability to communicate design visions with Aspen Mountain Studio showcases my soft skill in effective communication, ensuring client satisfaction and material sourcing excellence. Achieved a significant reduction in waste, underlining a commitment to sustainability and cost control.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Prep Cooking Assistant

Masterpiece Cuisine
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.

Farmer's Market Vendor

Trujillo Family Farms
07.2010 - Current
  • Assisted in several levels in the food produce operation and sales at the area's farmers markets.
  • Helped with the gardening of fresh fruits and vegetables, including planting and picking, washing and transporting to market

Jewelry Designer

Aspen Mountain Studio
01.2010 - Current
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.


Food Preparation Worker

Chili's Bar and Grill
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.

Merchandise Stocker

Dollar Tree
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe Community College, United States
05.2014

Skills

  • Sanitation Practices
  • Portion Control
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Food Preparation Worker

Chili's Bar and Grill
11.2023 - 05.2024

Food Prep Cooking Assistant

Masterpiece Cuisine
05.2023 - Current

Merchandise Stocker

Dollar Tree
08.2022 - 11.2023

Farmer's Market Vendor

Trujillo Family Farms
07.2010 - Current

Jewelry Designer

Aspen Mountain Studio
01.2010 - Current

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe Community College, United States

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