Felicia Escobedo
cook
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at HCSG Group, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to reduce food waste through effective portion control while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Strong customer service skills foster positive interactions with residents, enhancing their dining experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
HCSG Group
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Dietary Aide
HCSG Group
08.2023 - Current
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct halls.
Manager in Training
HCSG Group
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Spoke to residents about there likes and dislikes of food.
- Entered new patients in to system.
- Printed tickets for residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Victory Learning Center
San Antonio04-2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cook
HCSG Group
08.2023 - Current
Dietary Aide
HCSG Group
08.2023 - Current
Manager in Training
HCSG Group
07.2018 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Victory Learning Center