Elizabeth Rodriguez

Steam table/checker:

• Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
• Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
• Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
• Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling, and storage.
• Perform a check of trays for proper temperature and accuracy, as indicated on the tray ticket.
• Portion sizes for salads and fruit should be indicated in ounces.
• Set up tray line station with correct supplies and food items.
• FIFO
• Enhanced team efficiency by training new staff members on proper food handling techniques and safety procedures.
• Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
• Boosted employee morale and productivity by fostering a positive work atmosphere and recognizing individual accomplishments.

I had the opportunity to set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize production, and I sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination. I communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers. Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation. Preserved the freshness of food by storing it in designated containers and storage areas within the freezer or refrigerator. Operated the dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils. Followed the restaurant's stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.

I have been in prep:

• Salad Production

• Slicer

• Prep

• Oven

I have four years of experience as a line cook:

• Salad station

• Pizza and sandwich station
• Grill station
• Fry station.
• Pasta station

I had organized storage and coolers.

Preserved the freshness of food by storing it in designated containers and storage areas within the freezer or refrigerator.

• Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
• Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.