JUSTYNE GARCIA
Fontana
Summary
Dependable cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Living Cook
Clearwater Living
Glendora
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated special diets for residents based on physician's orders or personal preferences.
- Prepared diverse menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate meal service during peak hours.
- Monitored food safety practices to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and reordering as necessary.
- Reviewed dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to implement appropriate diet.
Line/Prep Cook
SSP America
Ontario
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Ontario Airport
- Making food from scratch by following recipes and also improving the product.
- Following government standards for food safety and continuously wore PPE.
- Work on a busy high volume day for a long period of time.
- Put out orders fast and efficiently with a good attitude.
- Solving any kind of problem that has to do with low inventory.
- Working alone with a full operating kitchen.
- Ontario Airport
Line Cook
Bostons Pizza
Fontana
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Contributed to menu planning and development, incorporating seasonal ingredients for optimal freshness and taste.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Reduced food waste by utilizing proper storage techniques and closely monitoring inventory levels.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Server
Valencia Commons Senior Living
Rancho Cucamonga
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Took orders in a efficient and timely manner.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Contributed to inventory management by monitoring stock levels and notifying management when supplies were low.
- Delivered food trays to residents rooms.
- Handled a full dining area and provided efficient service.
- Maintained cleanliness of the dining area.
Shift Supervisor
Boston Market
Rancho Cucamonga
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided leadership for a shift.
- Maintained inventory.
- Counted money in registers & did safe deposits.
- Trained new hires.
- Coordinated and prepared catering orders.
- Resolved customer issues.
- Prepped meat and food.
- Took orders from customers and processed payments efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness in guest dining area and restrooms.
Cashier
Jack in the Box
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained cleanliness.
- Handled orders for front counter as well as drive thru.
- Kept fast service for drive-thru and throughout the restaurant.
- Provided efficient customer service.
- Prepared and served food.
Cashier
Waba Grill
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided fast and efficient customer service.
- Maintained cleanliness of the entirety of the restaurant.
- Served and prepared food.
- Started register system upon opening and disabled at closing.
- Handled daily cash drop for restaurant.
Education
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA01.2016
Diploma -
Options for Youth
Ontario, CA02.2015
Skills
- Workload Management
- Kitchen Operations
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Recipe Adherence
- Food Safety Practices
- Customer Service Management
- Knife Skills
- Priority Management
References
- Ronaldo Torres, Former supervisor, (909) 269-9863
- Madalyn Gomez, Former supervisor, (909) 539-5435
Timeline
Senior Living Cook
Clearwater Living
12.2024 - 05.2025
Line/Prep Cook
SSP America
03.2024 - 11.2024
Line Cook
Bostons Pizza
07.2021 - 03.2024
Server
Valencia Commons Senior Living
11.2020 - 05.2021
Shift Supervisor
Boston Market
05.2018 - 09.2020
Cashier
Jack in the Box
12.2017 - 02.2018
Cashier
Waba Grill
05.2016 - 12.2017
Mt. San Antonio College
Diploma -
Options for Youth