Glenda Arias
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Accomplished Captain/Cook at DESTIHL, adept in maintaining high sanitation standards and excelling in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated expertise in cooking and food presentation, alongside strong customer service skills, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business. Trained and supervised staff, significantly enhancing productivity and compliance with health regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain/Cook
DESTIHL
05.2018 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Busser/Cook
Olive Garden
03.2012 - 07.2018
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness throughout shifts, contributing to overall restaurant presentation.
- Collaborated with fellow bussers and servers to create an efficient flow during peak hours.
Education
GED -
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL12.2017
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Portion Control
- Food Handler Certification
Certification
Illinois Food Handler's Certification
Family
I am happily married to my husband and, I have two boys. My husband and I both work in restaurants. my sons are 5 and 1 and a half. We enjoy going to the park with the boys, teaching them new things, and going on walks with them. My husband's family is always fun to spend time with, and we also like being with my family for Holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. We are usually spending time with our family when we can.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Captain/Cook
DESTIHL
05.2018 - Current
Busser/Cook
Olive Garden
03.2012 - 07.2018
GED -
Heartland Community College
Illinois Food Handler's Certification
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