Professional Summary
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Katie Rada

Instawork
Mesa,AZ
10
years of professional experience

Professional culinary expert skilled in delivering high-quality meals in busy kitchen settings. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving consistent, flavorful results. Reliable and flexible with changing needs, proficient in food preparation and kitchen safety protocols.

Work History

Prep Cook

11 Months
Instawork | 04.2025 - 03.2026
  • Maintained strict adherence to food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.

Prep Cook And Dishwasher

2 Years 9 Months
Namaste Indian Restaurant | 06.2022 - 03.2025
  • Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.

Deli Clerk

3 Years 10 Months
Fry's Grocery Store | 06.2018 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels and minimize waste effectively.
  • Provided training to new staff on proper food handling techniques and customer service standards.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.

Boh Fry Cook

2 Years 2 Months
Arby's | 02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Operated fryer and boh food stations preparing sandwiches and burgers for customers according to specific recipes.
  • Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations in the back with supplies and cheese sauce for maximum productivity.
  • Rotate products following the FIFO method and keep coolers and freezers clean and properly dated.

Skills

Reliability and punctuality
Strong attention to detail
Efficient multitasking
Food presentation
Supply restocking
Adaptable to change

Timeline

Prep Cook

Instawork
04.2025 - 03.2026Read More

Prep Cook And Dishwasher

Namaste Indian Restaurant
06.2022 - 03.2025Read More

Deli Clerk

Fry's Grocery Store
06.2018 - 04.2022Read More

Boh Fry Cook

Arby's
02.2016 - 04.2018Read More
Katie Rada