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Kenia Rios

Azusa,CA

Summary

Passionate culinary professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu planning, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Excel in fast-paced environments using strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

FOUR CAFE
Eagle Rock, CA
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
  • Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.

Sous Chef

THE OAKS AT LAKESIDE
Encino, CA
07.2020 - 06.2023
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
  • Helped out in various capacities on line when restaurant was extremely busy or when employees were absent.
  • Collaborated with waitstaff to ensure prompt delivery of dishes during service periods.
  • Identified recipes through careful research and study of different cultures that could be used to create authentic, from scratch meals.
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
  • Stocked pantry with clients' favorite items.

Line Cook

MORETON FIG USC
Los Angeles, CA
08.2013 - 04.2020
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.

Education

Associate of Arts -

LE CORDON BLUE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Pasadena, CA
05-2013

Skills

  • Prep work
  • Recipe preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Portioning
  • Food rotation
  • Workstation cleanliness
  • Workload management
  • Kitchen station setup
  • Food safety standards
  • Highly motivated
  • Customer service
  • Following cooking methods

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Line Cook

FOUR CAFE
10.2024 - 01.2025

Sous Chef

THE OAKS AT LAKESIDE
07.2020 - 06.2023

Line Cook

MORETON FIG USC
08.2013 - 04.2020

Associate of Arts -

LE CORDON BLUE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

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