Junior Cochancela
Fairfield,CT
Summary
Precise Prep Cook well-versed in seasoning and preparing food for maximum effect. Expertise in monitoring food storage, sanitizing work surfaces and managing and tracking ingredients. Reliable team player dedicated to efficiency and punctuality.
Seasoned supervisor in food preparation and serving with background in overseeing fast-paced kitchen and dining operations. Skilled in staff training, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Known for improving service delivery through effective team leadership and workflow optimization. Successfully enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining processes for quicker and more efficient service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Cavamezze Grill
Westport, Connecticut
10.2024 - Current
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Team Member/Shift Supervisor
Just Salad
Fairfield, Connecticut
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Fairfield, CT
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while operating machinery or stocking shelves.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Platt Technical High School
Milford, CT06-2024
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Recipe preparation
- Shift checklists
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication
- Quality inspections
- Client service
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Telemarketing expertise
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Proven leader
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Listening and comprehension
- POS systems
- Money handling
- Restaurant management
- Skilled upseller
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Driver license
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Prep Cook
Cavamezze Grill
10.2024 - Current
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
01.2024 - 03.2024
Team Member/Shift Supervisor
Just Salad
01.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Platt Technical High School