Ingrid Lara
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a proven track record at Reyes Taqueria, excelling in food preparation and team training. Recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Highly motivated and detail-oriented, I foster collaboration while ensuring quality and safety in food service operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Spinnatos Hoaggies
Pompano Beach, FL
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
Kitchen Manager
Reyes Taqueria
Houston, TX
07.2015 - 06.2024
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Houston, TX
09.2015 - 02.2016
- 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.
Kitchen Manager
Peppercinis Deli
Houston, TX
02.2011 - 10.2014
- Created diverse and appealing menu, catering to wide range of dietary preferences and allergies.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sharpstown High School
Houston, TX05.2009
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivate
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Kitchen station setup
- Following cooking methods
- Deep fryer operation
- Grilling techniques
- Meat cutting
- Food plating
- Crew training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Spinnatos Hoaggies
10.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
09.2015 - 02.2016
Kitchen Manager
Reyes Taqueria
07.2015 - 06.2024
Kitchen Manager
Peppercinis Deli
02.2011 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Sharpstown High School