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Dulce Padilla
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level prep cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Alexian Village Of Elk Grove
Server
09.2018 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
White Castle
Drive-Thru Cashier
08.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
- Demonstrated outgoing and friendly behavior and positive attitude and interacted well with staff and customers.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Identified price of goods and calculated bills with optical price scanners, calculators, and cash registers.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Took orders at drive-thru or front counter and accurately processed payments to provide guests with great service.
- Balanced cash drawer at beginning and close of shift.
- Understood restaurant menu, limited-time offers and promotions to answer guest questions.
Scrathboard Kitchen
Line Cook
06.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Prep Cook
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced prep cook environment.
Education
Rolling Meadows High School , 2902 Central Rd, Rolling Meadows Illinois
High School Diploma
05.2022
University Overview
- Awarded Student of the quarter recognition for service, leadership and academic achievement in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Skills
- Cutting Techniques
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Preparation
- Order Delivery Practices
- Regulatory Standards
- Team Oriented
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Portion Standards
- Dish Preparation
- Sanitization Protocols
- Safe Work Practices
- Food Service Sanitation
- Weights and Measurements
- Recipes Adherence
- Chopping Vegetables
- Effective Prioritization
- Cleaning and Organization
- Waste Control
- Proper Food Storage
- Surface Sanitizing
- Station Monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Cook
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants
11.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Scrathboard Kitchen
06.2021 - 09.2022
Drive-Thru Cashier
White Castle
08.2020 - 06.2021
Server
Alexian Village Of Elk Grove
09.2018 - 10.2019
Rolling Meadows High School
High School Diploma
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