Iliana Garcia Francia
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Personable and bilingual individual with expertise working in fast-paced settings. A true professional with expertise spanning over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry in various roles, including Catering Chef. Trustworthy Catering Chef with 2-year background providing full service catering to clientele in the Bradenton and Sarasota area. Expertise in creating and implementing menus, preparing and transporting food to events and maintaining inventory. In-depth knowledge of batch food preparation and catering trends and styles. Committed to guaranteeing customer satisfaction by offering reasonable pricing and going beyond expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Chef
Michaels On East
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with event planners for seamless execution of catered functions, resulting in positive feedback from clients.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Line Cook
First Watch
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Prep Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
08.2015 - 09.2021
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Sous Chef
Yachtsy Grill
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Prep Line Cook
River House Grille
09.2010 - 07.2011
- Supported inventory management efforts through accurate tracking of supplies and placing timely orders with suppliers as needed.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of ingredients used in each dish to confidently answer customer inquiries about allergens or modifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Prep Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
09.2006 - 08.2010
- Participated in weekly meetings with the culinary team to discuss menu changes, specials, and areas for improvement.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for efficiency by maintaining organized workstations and keeping inventory up to date.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Education
Southeast High School
Bradenton, FLSkills
- Cleaning practices
- Food Pairings
- Kitchen Organization
- Cooking methods
- Food Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Proper equipment usage
- Plating and presentation
- Supply Management
- [Language] Fluency
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Catering Chef
Michaels On East
10.2021 - 05.2023
Line Cook
First Watch
09.2020 - 09.2021
Prep Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
08.2015 - 09.2021
Sous Chef
Yachtsy Grill
07.2011 - 07.2015
Prep Line Cook
River House Grille
09.2010 - 07.2011
Prep Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
09.2006 - 08.2010
Southeast High School
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