Elena Contreras
591 E Nashville Ave ,AZ
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in the hospitality industry, including experience at Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suite Hotel. Expert in food preparation and presentation, with a keen attention to sanitation and food safety. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional service and culinary creativity.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/ Chef
Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suite Hotel
2023 - Current
Lead Supervisor
Aramark
2020 - 2022
- Oversaw daily operations to drive compliance with organizational standards and policies.
- Designed training programs that enhanced team performance and optimized operational efficiency.
- Executed process improvements that led to increased workflow efficiency and minimized downtime.
- Managed staff schedules to maximize resource allocation and improve service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert View High School
Tucson, AZ05.1998
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Food plating and presentation
- Performance improvement
- Portion control
- Food handler certification
- Culinary creativity
- Allergen awareness
- Nutrition awareness
- Temperature control
Timeline
Cook/ Chef
Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suite Hotel
2023 - Current
Lead Supervisor
Aramark
2020 - 2022
High School Diploma -
Desert View High School