Josefina Tafoya
Stockton,CA
Summary
Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Oakmont Assisted Living
Lodi, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared a variety of meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Trained new cooks on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and food handling techniques.
Dining Services Director
Stacie's Chalet
Stockton, CA
04.2011 - 06.2021
- Led dining operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to safety standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize food quality and procurement processes.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a culture of excellence in service and teamwork.
Cook
Commons on Thornton
Stockton, CA
05.2005 - 04.2011
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service and maintain cleanliness standards.
- Trained junior cooks on food safety practices, cooking techniques, and kitchen equipment usage.
- Developed new menu items based on seasonal ingredients and resident feedback to enhance dining experience.
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Team coordination
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Knife skills
- Food safety standards
- Food storage
- Portion control
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Line Cook
Oakmont Assisted Living
07.2021 - Current
Dining Services Director
Stacie's Chalet
04.2011 - 06.2021
Cook
Commons on Thornton
05.2005 - 04.2011