,Elizabeth Viramontes
Quartz Hill. ,CA
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Happy Hour Bar, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining kitchen organization, I effectively managed inventory and negotiated with suppliers to enhance profit margins. Committed to food safety and quality, I trained staff to uphold high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/ Food Preparation
Happy Hour Bar
Quartz Hill.
03.2019 - 01.2026
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes according to standard recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management and ingredient sourcing for menu items.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and special requests from customers.
- Followed food safety protocols to ensure quality and compliance standards.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on high-quality ingredients, improving profit margins.
Housekeeper
Friendly Smiles
Barstow CA
06.2014 - 09.2018
Education
12 Grade -
Burbank High School
Burbank, CASkills
- 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
Timeline
Cook/ Food Preparation
Happy Hour Bar
03.2019 - 01.2026
Housekeeper
Friendly Smiles
06.2014 - 09.2018
12 Grade -
Burbank High School