Domenica Barreno
Portage,WI
Summary
Skilled cook's assistant with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrates strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, recipe development, and kitchen sanitation principles. Known for providing outstanding support to head cooks while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. Previous roles highlight ability to facilitate smooth kitchen operations and contribute positively to overall team performance. Reliable cook's assistant dedicated to excellence and fast kitchen work. Take on tasks without supervision and stand in for various job titles efficiently. Expert in food preparation and decreasing kitchen spending.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Dawn Foods
Portage , WI
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained inventory of raw materials, tools, parts, supplies, and finished goods.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Analyzed work orders to determine materials needed for each production batch.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
Cook's Assistant
Vida´s Cafe
Newark , NJ
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained inventory of stock and placed orders when there is a shortage of supplies.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware between tasks.
- Took temperature of cooked foods to verify they were cooked thoroughly before serving them.
- Prepared simple dishes like salads, sandwiches, as per instructions from the cook.
Line Cook
Souzafit
Hoboken , NJ
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
Assistant Chef
Hellofresh
Newark , NJ
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted Head Chef in closing down the kitchen area at end of day ensuring all remaining ingredients were stored properly.
- Arranged work stations prior to shift commencement with necessary ingredients, utensils and equipment.
- Set up buffet tables with appropriate decorations prior to functions or events taking place in hotel premises.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and shredding vegetables.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Universidas Nacional De Chimborazo
Ecuador10-2019
Skills
- Food presentation
- Food Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Ingredient Preparation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Meal Planning
- Kitchen Organization
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Production Worker
Dawn Foods
10.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Souzafit
01.2023 - 09.2023
Cook's Assistant
Vida´s Cafe
10.2021 - 10.2023
Assistant Chef
Hellofresh
06.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Universidas Nacional De Chimborazo
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