Julie C Gomez Mena
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Very professional when talking to customers/ patients. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Detail-oriented environmental services worker skilled at providing professional cleaning services to clients, maintaining equipment and implementing new cleaning procedures. Works autonomously with strong time management skills. Demonstrates dedication to customer satisfaction, reliability, and taking pride in job well done.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Starfish Restaurant
Laguna Beach, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Organized the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner to meet health standards.
- Monitored food supplies and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Ensured quality of product was consistent throughout shift.
- Followed proper food handling techniques to ensure safety of customers.
- Demonstrated knife skills to properly prepare ingredients for sushi rolls.
- Assisted in opening and closing duties such as cleaning, restocking.
- Adhered to all local health department regulations and guidelines.
- Trained new employees on food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
- Checked temperature of cooked foods regularly to ensure safe consumption levels.
- Collaborated with other chefs in preparing meals for large parties or events.
- Efficiently handled multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding customer orders.
- Stored raw ingredients correctly according to established protocols.
- Applied sauces, garnishes, condiments, and seasonings accurately.
- Inspected equipment regularly for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Prepared finfish, shellfish and fresh produce items to use in sushi.
- Assembled custom sushi rolls at request of customer.
- Safely utilized knives and other sharp instruments to prepare fish for sushi-making.
- Sanitized counters, knives, utensils, plates and other items used in food preparation.
- Stored and properly handled raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
- Greeted restaurant guests arriving at establishment and explained special sushi items and options.
- Expertly prepared rice for sushi, achieving the perfect balance of vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sushi bar and kitchen areas to meet health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction.
- Performed live sushi-making demonstrations to engage and educate customers.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Kitchen Cook
In-N-Out Burger
Santa Ana, CA
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Stocked kitchen with supplies such as food ingredients and cooking utensils.
- Determined amounts of food portions for each dish according to menu specifications.
- Followed health and safety standards when handling food items.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in the preparation of food items.
- Assisted in training new cooks on proper methods of preparing meals.
- Inspected all dishes before they were served to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Adhered to sanitation regulations when cleaning kitchen surfaces, utensils and equipment.
- Notified manager immediately if any problems arose in the kitchen area.
- Implemented food safety and handling procedures to comply with health and safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of kitchen area to ensure cleanliness and organization.
- Calculated and adjusted cooking times to accommodate high-volume orders or special events.
- interacted with customers
Education
High School Diploma -
Saddleback High School
Santa Ana, CA05-2022
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Guest Interaction
- Effective Communication
- Safety Precautions
- Sanitation
- Active listener/communicator
- Guest Engagement
- Fast Paced
- Attentive Learner
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Starfish Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
Kitchen Cook
In-N-Out Burger
02.2021 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Saddleback High School
Santa Ana College