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Keren Nora Melendez

Rahway,NJ

Summary

Nine years of high- volume professional cooking and one year of baking and pastry experience. Including but not limited to; recipe development, intricate decorating and inventory maintenance.

Proven time management skills; able to adjust quickly to better serve immediate needs of employer, fellow employees and customers.

Specialize in American, Latin, and Italian Cuisine.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Line Cook

Joey's Wynwood - Goldman Properties
10.2021 - 08.2024
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products
  • Cultivated positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and strong sense of teamwork.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Assisted with catering events, showcasing restaurant''s culinary expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction.

Lead Line Cook

Alaine's Osteria
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Prepare 100+ entrees to guests satisfaction
  • Interact with 50+ customers daily through open kitchen concept
  • Demonstrate proper Servsafe techniques and adhere to strict health code practices
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Lead Line Cook

Pace University
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Created and prepared lunch and special event items for students, faculty and guests of University
  • Acted a head chef for 2 week rotation; created prep lists, ordered items, supervised up to 25 peers
  • Assisted in serving lines and prepared simple foods, including salads and soups

Assistant Catering Chef

NBC Studios, Rockefeller Plaza
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Prepared hot foods for over 500 customers daily
  • Created healthy choice menu items
  • Assisted line cooks with basic food preparation, which included sandwiches

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Player
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Effective Planner
  • Customer Service
  • Excellent Work Ethic
  • ServSafe Certified
  • Florida Food License

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Line Cook

Joey's Wynwood - Goldman Properties
10.2021 - 08.2024

Lead Line Cook

Alaine's Osteria
07.2020 - 09.2021

Lead Line Cook

Pace University
08.2018 - 10.2019

Assistant Catering Chef

NBC Studios, Rockefeller Plaza
04.2016 - 08.2018

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Institute of Culinary Education

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