Jade Garcia
Corpus Christi,TX
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Peter Piper's Pizza
- Prepared high-quality dishes in fast-paced environment, ensuring consistency and flavor integrity.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste and maintain stock levels.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, adhering to health and safety standards.
Cook
HardKnocks Sports Bar
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols for improved efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- 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.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Cook
Five Guys
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
Packaging Handler
Dreyers Ice Cream
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure consistent output quality.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Assisted in sorting and labeling products for efficient inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline packaging processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to enhance efficiency.
- Adapted to changing priorities and workflows in a fast-paced setting.
- Maintained a safe work environment through diligent adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets by diligently following established policies, procedures, and best practices in the packaging process.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper packaging techniques, resulting in higher retention rates and faster acclimation to company procedures.
- Supported sustainability initiatives by actively participating in recycling programs and recommending eco-friendly alternatives for packaging materials where applicable.
- Ensured high-quality product presentation by conducting thorough inspections of completed packages before shipment.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging, and contents.
Fabrication Worker
Stx Beef
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated machinery for meat processing, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in assembly line tasks, maintaining efficiency during peak production periods.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets and quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to minimize downtime.
- Implemented best practices for sanitation and cleanliness in work areas.
- Trained new employees on safe operation of equipment and proper handling procedures.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality fabricated components.
- Reduced material waste through close monitoring of inventory and proper storage practices.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and participating in ongoing training sessions.
- Improved product quality by conducting regular inspections and addressing issues promptly.
- Consistently met or exceeded production quotas through diligent work ethic and attention to detail.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
Cook
Wendys Restaurant
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and restocking supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to guarantee food quality and consistency across all shifts.
- Implemented waste reduction practices by optimizing ingredient use, contributing to cost-efficiency initiatives.
- Evaluated menu items for seasonal adjustments, providing feedback for continuous improvement of offerings.
- 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.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Food preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal communication
- Product packaging
- Machine operation
- Labeling accuracy
- Waste reduction
- Inventory counts
- Shipping preparation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Order picking
- Heavy lifting
- Hand-eye coordination
- Stacking and staging
- Efficient unloading
- Packing and wrapping
- Pallet stacking
Timeline
Cook
HardKnocks Sports Bar
07.2025 - 08.2025
Cook
Five Guys
05.2025 - 07.2025
Packaging Handler
Dreyers Ice Cream
09.2024 - 04.2025
Fabrication Worker
Stx Beef
03.2024 - 12.2024
Cook
Wendys Restaurant
04.2022 - 08.2023
Cook
Peter Piper's Pizza
High School Diploma -
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