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KATHERINE ARABEJO

Suisun,CA

Summary

Accomplished Food Service Director dedicated to increasing sales, diversifying menus and optimizing policies to transform food service operations. Quality-oriented and decisive leader with proactive approach. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Cook

Pacifica San Leandro
San Leandro, CA
02.2019 - Current
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
  • Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems.
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared meals for lunch and dining services with average of 30 tables per day

Food Service Director

Pacifica Senior Living
San Leandro, CA
03.2021 - Current
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
  • Tasting food before serving time to ensure proper temperature and quality.
  • Safely used kitchen equipment and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
  • Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts of Baking & Pastry

Arts Institute of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
03.2007

Associate of Arts - Psychiatric Technician

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, Ca
09.2015

Skills

  • Food plating and presentation
  • Menu planning
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Portion control
  • Inventory Management
  • Scheduling Staff
  • Budget Administration
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Event Coordination
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Front of House Management
  • Enforcing Nutritional Standards
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Timeline

Food Service Director

Pacifica Senior Living
03.2021 - Current

Lead Cook

Pacifica San Leandro
02.2019 - Current

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts of Baking & Pastry

Arts Institute of San Francisco

Associate of Arts - Psychiatric Technician

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

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