Erica Benitez
Riverdale,GA
Summary
Experienced lead cook with 10+ years in hospitality leading teams to ensure efficient operations, food safety and staff training.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Atlanta, USA
10.2013 - Current
- Inspect kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service
- Oversee inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
- Managed production by adhering to preparation, plating and presentation standards and following safety regulations to deliver top quality food
- Multi-task in a face past environment
- Working in our dynamic banquet kitchen, you will assist with preparing food for meeting, large events, weddings and more
Cook
Kids R Kids Learning Academies
Atlanta, USA
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Identified food allergies for children and provided alternative meals.
- Ensured safe storage of food, utensils, and equipment, adhering to health regulations and maintaining cleanliness.
- Planned, posted, and followed the monthly approved and budgeted menus
- Knowledge of different food allergies for children that attended and provided alternative meals as necessary
Cook
Sheraton Downtown Hotel
Atlanta, USA
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Follow recipes closely and serve food in accordance with restaurant serving guidelines
- Safely store food items and keep inventories
- Prepare my station before the start of the service each day
- Work with other restaurant staff to ensure success
- Observe all food safety regulations
Timeline
Cook
Kids R Kids Learning Academies
06.2023 - 02.2024
Cook
Sheraton Downtown Hotel
01.2017 - 10.2018
Lead Cook
Crowne Plaza Hotel
10.2013 - Current