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Irene Valdez

Guadalupe,CA

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.

Energetic culinary professional with flair for creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Dynamic leader in fast-paced restaurant settings with natural skill for customer service.

Hardworking and enthusiastic Job Title trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.

Creative Cook exceptionally well-versed in food plating and knife handling skills and techniques. Offering comprehensive experience in quality food preparation and presentation.

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Skilled Type Chef with Number years of culinary experience. Strong leadership and team-building capabilities. Recognized for Type cuisine.

Focused fast food professional aiming to bring Number years of food service experience to Job Title role. Eager to contribute positive attitude to dynamic team.

Driven fast food Prep Cook with wide and diverse skill set. Offering Number years of quality performance in food service roles. Known for reliability, efficiency and best-in-class service.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Reliable employee seeking Job Title position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Enthusiastic Job Title eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Task and training in Skill. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Industry.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Experienced Job Title with over Number years of experience in Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Dedicated Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Canes Chicken Fingers
Santa Maria, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Tasted, smelled and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Managed kitchen staff to supervise preparation of foods and explain steps for readying specialty items.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.

Cook

Terrace Senior Retirement
Santa Maria, CA
02.2017 - 10.2019
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Tasted, smelled and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed kitchen staff to supervise preparation of foods and explain steps for readying specialty items.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • 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.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.

Cook

Community Action Comisión
Santa Maria, CA
09.2012 - 07.2016
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Tasted, smelled and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed kitchen staff to supervise preparation of foods and explain steps for readying specialty items.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • 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.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.

Education

High School
Tijuana México
06.1982

Skills

  • Proper Food Storage
  • Sauce Preparation
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Institutional and Batch Cooking
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Purchasing and Receiving
  • Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
  • Dish Preparation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Contemporary Sauce Work
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Product Rotations
  • Kitchen Sanitization
  • Facility Policies and Procedures
  • Injury Avoidance
  • Food Rotation
  • Preservation Methods
  • Safety and Sanitation Standards
  • Operation and Control
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Sandwich Preparation
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Regulatory Adherence
  • Chopping Vegetables
  • Machinery Upkeep
  • Hospitality Management
  • Guest Experiences
  • POS Transactions
  • Event Catering
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Formula Mixing
  • Food Storage
  • Dessert Preparation
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Staff Meetings
  • Ingredient Restocking
  • Proper Food Temperatures
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Chef Assistance
  • Food Allergies
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Station Preparation
  • Developing Menus
  • Janitorial Duties
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Production Line Management
  • Food Production Scheduling
  • Preventative Maintenance Scheduling
  • Production Worksheets
  • Communications Strategies
  • Producing Special Events
  • Counter Sanitization
  • Food Handlers Certification
  • Returns Policies
  • Emergency Situations
  • Processing Customer Requests
  • Flat Top Grills
  • Hot and Cold Foods
  • Special Dietary Requests
  • Chemical Cleaners
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Organic Ingredients
  • Preparation of Appeals
  • Condiment Refilling

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
  • Supervised team of Number staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
  • Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.

Timeline

Cook

Canes Chicken Fingers
04.2022 - Current

Cook

Terrace Senior Retirement
02.2017 - 10.2019

Cook

Community Action Comisión
09.2012 - 07.2016

High School
Irene Valdez