Isabel Cristina García
Orlando
Summary
Motivated professional with 7 years of experience preparing and presenting cheese and fruit boards,decoration and plating for large events and catering services . Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Oak View Group
Orlando
03.2018 - 06.2025
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- preparing and presenting cheese and fruit boards, decoration and plating for large events, and catering services.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Education
Comercial Administration - Comercial Administration
University URBE
Venezuela 07-1998
Skills
- Meal preparation
- table board preparation
- Recipe adjustment
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Catering services
- Portion control
- Order coordination
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Limited
Timeline
Cook
Oak View Group
03.2018 - 06.2025
Comercial Administration - Comercial Administration
University URBE