Jans Merida
Sandy Springs,GA
Summary
Determined to gain new skills and experience. Food is but one of my few passions. Main motivation is delivering acknowledgeable effort so that coworkers and clients feel confident about teamwork and service. Able to work in high pressure environments and able to balance speed and quality for exceptional service. able to adapt to new work environments through personal experience in many different kitchens.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook/ Event Chef
Talk Of The Town Catering
05.2012 - Current
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
- Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
- Prepared various types of cuisine, showcasing versatility and adaptability in the kitchen environment.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Springs High School
Atlanta, GA05.2012
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Processing
- Stock Rotation
- Sauce Preparation
- Meat Cutting
- Team Collaboration
- Efficient Multitasking
- Heavy Lifting
- Cleaning and Organization
- Grilling Techniques
- Batch Cooking
- Cutting Techniques
- Preparation Speed
- Knife Skills
Certification
ServeSafe Certified
#6128818
Date: 01/26/23
Expiration Date: 01/26/26
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Prep Cook/ Event Chef
Talk Of The Town Catering
05.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Springs High School
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