Elizabeth Galeana
Escondido,CA
Summary
I significantly enhanced kitchen efficiency and service quality at Chicken Plus Greek Cuisine. Leveraging skills in ingredient sourcing and cross-contamination prevention, I streamlined prep processes and trained staff, ensuring top-notch cleanliness and safety. My proactive approach and ability to thrive under pressure make me an asset to any culinary team. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. willingness to take on any added responsibilities. Hardworking and passionate on what i do making sure everyone is also in the same page.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook Manager
Chicken Plus Greek Cuisine
08.2016 - 01.2023
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep processes and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and recipe execution to maintain consistency in service quality.
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness, ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment for staff and customers.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during peak meal times.
- Opened the establishment every morning
- Prepared all the ingredients before the restaurant opened to ensure the kitchen had enough for the day
- Closed the establishment also making sure we were maintaining closing procedures
- Ordered and organized the produce that we needed for the week
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Helped the staff in the front of the restaurant with any ineed customers
Cook's Assistant
Mi Pueblo Restaurant
06.2005 - 10.2010
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Part cashier had some experience with money handling
- Some customer service
Education
High School Diploma -
Mexico High School
Mexico, MO07.1999
Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Ingredient Sourcing
- Food Pairings
- Knife Skills
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Food Storage
- Ordering Supplies
- Cooking skills
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food Safety Regulations
- Training and mentoring
- Kitchen Operations
Certification
- Certified Food Handler
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook Manager
Chicken Plus Greek Cuisine
08.2016 - 01.2023
Cook's Assistant
Mi Pueblo Restaurant
06.2005 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Mexico High School
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