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Estefany Gonzalez

Cranbury,NJ

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

The Cheesecake Factory
Freehold, NJ
05.2019 - Current
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Prepared average of 50 orders each shift.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.

Education

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ

Associate of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ
05.2019

Public Relations And Organizational Communication

Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
04.2015

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Culinary Kitchen School Pucheu Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
03.2015

Skills

  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Prioritization and Organization
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Portion Control
  • Sanitation Standards Compliance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Quality Control

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English

Timeline

Line Cook

The Cheesecake Factory
05.2019 - Current

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Mercer County Community College

Associate of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Mercer County Community College

Public Relations And Organizational Communication

Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Culinary Kitchen School Pucheu Dominican Republic
Estefany Gonzalez