Passionate culinary professional with experience in fast-paced restaurant kitchens and private catering. Started in the industry as a prep cook and progressed through multiple kitchen roles, developing strong skills in food preparation, line cooking, and kitchen operations. Specializes in Italian and Puerto Rican cuisine, with additional experience in baking and small-scale catering. Dedicated to creating flavorful, high-quality dishes with strong presentation, and attention to customers dietary and nutritional needs.
Prepared and sold homemade meals at the highest quality.
Catered small scale events including parties, weddings, and work events
Handled menu creation, plating, and ensured consistency of every meal,
Maintained a clean kitchen that follows safe food handling regulations.
Specialize in Italian and Puerto Rican cuisines.
Supervised line cooks during breakfast and lunch service
Maintained a clean kitchen that followed proper food handling guidelines.
Floated around to different stations depending on volume.
Ensured all stations were stocked, organized, and ready for service.
Worked in communication with servers to ensure good quality, resolve any order related issues.
Prepared and cooked breakfast and lunch items to restaurant recipes.
Main responsibilities included cooking and plating.
Worked various stations depending on volume.
Follow proper food handling procedures and maintained a clean workstation.
Operated commercial fryers. At high volume
Maintained fryer oil quality and followed proper cleaning procedures
Maintained a safe and clean frying station.
Operated grill/flat top with the same responsibilities
Prepared and portioned ingredients daily to meet restaurant recipes and standards
Prepared vegetables, sauces, dressings, chicken, and more for service
Stocked and organized innovatory to follow proper food handling procedures.
Assisted with opening, closing, and kitchen cleaning duties.