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Veronica Fargas

Worcester,MA

Summary

Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Assistant

Meliá Coco Beach
Río Grande, Río Grande
03.2009 - 11.2017
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.

Housekeeper

The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan
Carolina, Carolina
01.2000 - 02.2002
  • Moved furniture and cleaned all baseboards prior to vacuuming carpeted rooms.
  • Polished glass surfaces and windows.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with a cloth.
  • Removed waste paper and other trash from the premises to designated area.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Used chemicals and other cleaning equipment in a proper, safe and responsible manner.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

IBC
Fajardo,PR
2010

Skills

  • Cleaning techniques
  • Quality control
  • Certified Professional House Cleaner
  • Takes direction well
  • Institutional and batch cooking
  • Food presentation talent
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Safe food handling

Timeline

Cook Assistant

Meliá Coco Beach
03.2009 - 11.2017

Housekeeper

The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan
01.2000 - 02.2002

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

IBC
Veronica Fargas