Keren Nora Melendez
Joey's Wynwood - Goldman Properties
Rahway,NJ
8
years of professional experience
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.
Work History
Lead Line Cook
2 Years 10 Months- 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
1 Year 2 Months- 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
1 Year 2 Months- 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
2 Years 4 Months- 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
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 - 08.2024Read More
Lead Line Cook
Alaine's Osteria
07.2020 - 09.2021Read More
Lead Line Cook
Pace University
08.2018 - 10.2019Read More
Assistant Catering Chef
NBC Studios, Rockefeller Plaza
04.2016 - 08.2018Read More
Institute of Culinary Education
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
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