Genesis Yari
Kissimmee FL,FL
Summary
Dedicated lead cook with a distinguished understanding cooking and excellent communication, and creative problem-solving, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.. Proficient in time management and filling orders with exceptional speed and accuracy. Gifted at supervising kitchen staff and staying calm in busy situations. Innovative culinary professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Mystic Dunes Resort
Kissimmee FL, FL
02.2016 - Current
- Assisted Sous Chef with training and development of culinary staff.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Tested new recipes and menu items, following taste-test evaluation and procedural criteria.
- Fostered a collaborative and respectful kitchen environment, promoting team cohesion.
- Optimized kitchen processes to increase efficiency and reduce order preparation times.
- Developed menus and recipes for special events according to client specifications.
- Organized kitchen staff schedules and delegated tasks accordingly.
- Determined appropriate plate presentations based on event type and theme.
- Provided assistance with planning and organizing catering services for corporate meetings and conferences.
- Directed presentation and portioning of food for banquet functions.
- Stored raw foods and prepared items according to proper safe handling requirements and health code standards.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Adhered strictly to company guidelines concerning safety procedures when handling hot surfaces or sharp objects.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
- Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
- Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
- Monitored culinary standards and operational guidelines for kitchen areas, food preparation and facility conditions.
- Implemented food quality specifications through menu planning, plate presentation, and quality checks.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
- Prepared garnishes for later use in meal production.
- Executed set menus for banquets with cuisine from diverse regions.
Room Service Order Taker
Wesgate Vacation Villas
Kissimmee FL, FL
03.2015 - 02.2024
- Answered incoming calls promptly and courteously.
- Provided accurate information on menu items, special offers, and pricing.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Processed payments with cash, credit cards, or other payment methods.
- Checked delivery orders for accuracy before leaving kitchen area.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Rafael Urdaneta
Maracaibo. Venezuela11-2012
Skills
- Crew training
- Large-scale food preparation
- Food safety monitoring
- Shift leadership
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Allergen safety
- Spoilage prevention
Timeline
Lead Cook
Mystic Dunes Resort
02.2016 - Current
Room Service Order Taker
Wesgate Vacation Villas
03.2015 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Rafael Urdaneta
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