Dulce Carreto
Summary
Dynamic Salad Chef with experience at Cicala at the Divine Lorraine, skilled in knife techniques and food safety practices. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction by adapting recipes to meet dietary needs while maintaining high sanitation standards. A collaborative team player, adept at thriving in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Experienced with creating innovative and delicious salads that delight customers. Utilizes expertise in ingredient selection and preparation to ensure quality and consistency. Track record of teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced culinary settings.
Kitchen professional with practical experience in food preparation and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Recognized for contributing to cohesive team environment and ensuring timely preparation of ingredients for meal assembly. Exhibits flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs while ensuring quality and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Salad Chef
Cicala at the Divine Lorraine
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared fresh salads using seasonal ingredients to maintain quality and taste standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of salad preparation area in compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient levels and reporting shortages.
- Utilized food safety practices to minimize waste and ensure product freshness.
- Adapted recipes based on customer preferences and dietary restrictions, enhancing guest satisfaction.
Kitchen
Loco Pez West Philly
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Supported lead cooks by following recipes and instructions accurately to ensure consistency.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, and ovens safely and effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes for timely service.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation during daily operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands in a fast-paced kitchen environment while learning new techniques.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia06-2022
Skills
- Knife skills
- Supervisory experience
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Food safety practices
- Vegetable preparation
- Prep work
- Ethical standards
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Salad Chef
Cicala at the Divine Lorraine
06.2020 - 01.2022
Kitchen
Loco Pez West Philly
01.2017 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
South Philadelphia High School