Florina Ivette Ibarra Castro
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
Phoenix,AZ
22
years of professional experience
Bilingual, energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings. Expert multi-tasker who enjoys working in a busy environment.
Work History
OperatorAssembler/Production Worker
5 Years 6 Months- Operated production equipment in cleanroom environment while following GMP, SOP, and safety requirements.
- Inspected molded components for defects and verified quality before packaging and release.
- Assembled, labeled, and packaged finished products according to work instructions.
- Monitored machine performance and reported deviations to support uninterrupted production flow.
- Assisted team members with material handling, staging, and workstation organization to improve efficiency.
Line Cook
2 Years 7 Months- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Communicated closely with Supervisors to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Assistant Culinary Director
1 Year 7 Months- Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling and Supervising.
- Developed menus.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
Line Cook
1 Year 9 Months- Prepare breakfast omelets made-to-order for up to 700 guests daily
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality and kitchen hygiene
- Provide friendly and attentive service
- Assist and lead fellow team members in all kitchen functions
- Clean and sanitize kitchen area, floors, tools, knives and equipment
Sous Chef
1 Year- Supported all kitchen operations when chef was absent.
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Performed other tasks as assigned by executive chef
- Cleaned and inspected galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas
- Assist team with any questions, motivate team to meet performance
- In charge of inventory and ordering
Line Cook
8 Years- Cook meals to order on time
- Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
Cook
3 Years 3 Months- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Honest and trustworthy
Punctual and reliable
Schedule flexibility
Able to keep a clean and sanitary work station
Excellent multi-tasker
Fast and efficient
Food Standards enforcement
Create soups and sauces from scratch
Skilled in plate presentation
Strong work ethic
Service-oriented
Extensive food/beverage knowledge
Accomplished in large event catering
Timeline
OperatorAssembler/Production Worker
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
03.2021 - 09.2026Read More
Line Cook
Thompson Peak Honorhealth Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2021Read More
Assistant Culinary Director
Atria Park of Sierra Pointe
10.2016 - 05.2018Read More
Sous Chef
Embassy Suites
03.2015 - 03.2016Read More
Line Cook
Embassy Suites
12.2014 - 09.2016Read More
Line Cook
Sierra Pointe Retirement Community
02.2005 - 02.2013Read More
Cook
Elephant Bar Restaurant
09.2004 - 12.2007Read More
Paradise Valley High School
High School Diploma
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