Elaine Cruz Irizarry
Orlando,FL
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
lady bird academy
Winter Garden, Florida
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned, prepared, and cooked meals for students in accordance with USDA guidelines.
- Prepared special meals for students with dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, organized and sanitized accounting to proper procedures.
Department Manager
walmart
Winter Garden, FL
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Analyzed weekly reports to identify areas for improvement in operations, budgeting, and staffing levels.
- Maintained up-to-date records of inventory levels for efficient ordering and stocking purposes.
- Evaluated employee feedback surveys regularly to identify areas of improvement in customer service delivery.
- Developed strategies to improve customer service and increase sales by 10% within 6 months.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to monitor progress of individual employees.
- Followed safety protocols and company processes and procedures.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
- Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
Cook
Disney
Orlando, Florida
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Ridge High School
Clermont, FL05-2010
Skills
- Food handling
- Order Verification
- Customer Service
- Grilling
- Sanitation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food presentation
- Dish preparation
- Supply Restocking
- Food Preparation
- Food Storage
- Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- servsafe certification
- CPR, basic first Aid & AED
- Fire safety
- Bloodborne pathogens
Timeline
Cook
lady bird academy
08.2019 - 04.2024
Department Manager
walmart
04.2017 - 02.2019
Cook
Disney
05.2015 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
East Ridge High School
- servsafe certification
- CPR, basic first Aid & AED
- Fire safety
- Bloodborne pathogens
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