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Karina Umanzor

ROCKVILLE,MD

Summary

Experienced with food preparation, knife handling, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Utilizes efficient organizational skills to streamline kitchen processes and support chefs. Knowledge of food safety protocols and effective teamwork.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prep Cook

Sunrise Senior Living
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.

Cook

Sunrise Senior Living
12.2019 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Dishwasher

Sunrise Senior Living
12.2019 - 06.2020

Babysitter

Household
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.

Education

High School -

Instituto Nacional De Nueva Granada
Nueva Granada El Salvador
11.2014

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer service
  • Safe food handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Following instructions
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Quick-learning
  • Highly motivated
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Kitchen organization
  • Food storage
  • Preparation speed
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listener
  • Sanitation practices
  • Chopping vegetables
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Measuring ingredients
  • Food quality control
  • Menu memorization

Certification

Servsafe Certification

CPR Certification

Languages

Español
Full Professional
English
Limited Working

Timeline

Cook

Sunrise Senior Living
12.2019 - Current

Dishwasher

Sunrise Senior Living
12.2019 - 06.2020

Babysitter

Household
02.2018 - 10.2019

Prep Cook

Sunrise Senior Living

High School -

Instituto Nacional De Nueva Granada

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