Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with servers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
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Gabriela Gandiaga
Pleasant Hill,CA
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sunny View
Lead Cook
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Vi At Palo Alto
Cook III
09.2020 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Vi At La Jolla Village
Lead Cook
12.2014 - 08.2020
Job overview
- I started out as a dishwasher one Christmas.
I was in that position for 2 months and as soon as I was given the opportunity I was promoted to prep
I already had some experience in the kitchen so I became a cook at 3 months.
In one year I already covered most of the positions since whenever there was an opportunity I raised my hand to learn new things.
I worked in the cafeteria, helped at special events, knew all the stations in the care center and that's how I was there for two years until they offered me the position of Lead cook.
At the same time he was a combination of leader and saucier.
Education
Martinez Adult Education
Training For Professional Accounting Test from Accounting
11.2023
University Overview
UABCMexico
Accounting Degree from Accounting
06.2010
University Overview
Skills
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Dietary Restrictions
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Standardized Recipes
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Quality
hobbies
hobbies
I love spending time with my family.
I really enjoy outdoor activities.
I love cycling, hiking and camping
Timeline
Lead Cook
Sunny View
06.2022 - Current
Cook III
Vi At Palo Alto
09.2020 - 06.2022
Lead Cook
Vi At La Jolla Village
12.2014 - 08.2020
Martinez Adult Education
Training For Professional Accounting Test from Accounting
UABC
Accounting Degree from Accounting
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