Joana Pascoal Lopes
Maynard,MA
Summary
Dedicated Food Preparer with strong background helping with customer orders, cooking and store cleanliness. Tirelessly completes demanding work in high-volume settings. Service-oriented, punctual and hardworking with excellent people skills.
Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers.
Safety-conscious Food Preparation Worker with 9 years of experience in foodservice. Skilled in overseeing food levels and handling basic cooking responsibilities. Recognized for creative presentation methods to deliver consistent and appealing dishes.
Experienced Food Preparation Worker offers workstation preparation, menu planning and inventory management talents paired with outstanding communication and time management abilities. Focused and determined individual with 9 years of hands-on experience performing routine food prep duties. In-depth knowledge of foodborne illnesses and safe knife-handling techniques.
Experienced Food Preparation Worker offers workstation preparation, menu planning and inventory management talents paired with outstanding communication and time management abilities. Focused and determined individual with 9 years of hands-on experience performing routine food prep duties. In-depth knowledge of foodborne illnesses and safe knife-handling techniques.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparer
Whole Foods Market Inc
Sudbury, Massachusetts
05.2015 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and menus.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Cut, chopped, and prepared meats, vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients for use in menu items.
- Determined amounts and sizes of food portions to be served or packaged.
- Ensured that all kitchen staff followed safety guidelines while preparing meals.
- Garnished plates with cooked foods such as pastas and salads before serving customers.
- Kept records of the quantities of food used for inventory purposes.
- Labeled containers with dates indicating when items were stored in walk-in coolers or freezers.
- Maintained sanitation standards during food preparation and storage processes.
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Operated a variety of kitchen equipment including mixers, blenders, grinders, slicers .
- Organized workstations with necessary ingredients and cooking equipment prior to meal periods.
- Placed prepared foods into containers or onto serving trays for delivery to dining area.
- Prepared cold dishes such as salads and sandwiches using prescribed recipes.
- Stored cooked foods in designated containers at appropriate temperatures.
- Prepared, assembled and set-up food items safely, efficiently and according to public health standards, standard recipes and customer specifications.
- Presented tasteful and attractive dishes to customers, kept sanitized and orderly kitchen environment and stored food and supplies properly for efficient retrievability.
- Packed ready-to-sell products in proper containers and stock displays, prepared and served ready-to-eat food and assisted customers with cake and deli orders.
- Produced meals according to airline specifications by cutting, chopping, wrapping and assembling food and set up food carts for airlines with required food items.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, menus and supervisor's instructions.
- Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
- Packaged and stored food products appropriately for proper handling and preservation.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Memorized menu items and food preparation methods to better explain selections to guests and increase sales.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices and presentation within service goal times.
- Stocked hot and cold cases and displays to offer wide variety of prepared foods to guests.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Used food production system to drive quality and shelf life compliance.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Portioned and wrapped food or placed directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - English Language
Framingham Adult English As A Second Language Plus
Framingham, MA12-2022
Bachelor of Journalism - Communications
Pontifical Catholic University
Belo Horizonte - MG - Brazil06-1986
Timeline
Food Preparer
Whole Foods Market Inc
05.2015 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - English Language
Framingham Adult English As A Second Language Plus
Bachelor of Journalism - Communications
Pontifical Catholic University