Keren Nora Melendez
Miami,FL
Summary
Nine years of high- volume professional cooking and one year of baking and pastry experience. Included 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 Cusisine.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
D'Luca Coffee, LLC
10.2025 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Lead Line Cook
Joey's Wynwood- Goldman Properties
10.2021 - 08.2025
- 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 team work.
- Led kitchen team in high-pressure environments, maintaining calm and focus during peak hours.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained a near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Assisted with catering events, showcasing restaurant's culinary expertise and dedication to customer service.
Lead Line Cook
Alaine's Osteria
07.2020 - 09.2022
- 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 dished numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Lead Line Cook
Pace University
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Executed daily food preparation tasks, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish served.
- Created and prepared lunch and special event items for students, faculty and guests of University.
- Trained with various BOH Managers in 2 week rotation; creating prep lists, ordered inventory and supervising up to 15 peers.
- Assisted in serving lines and preparing simple foods, including but not limited to; Salads, Pastas, and Soups.
Assistant Catering Chef
NBC Studios, Rockefeller Plaza
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Prepared hot foods for over 500 customers daily. Managing various types of food for large events.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
Education
High School Diploma -
MCVTS- Perth Amboy Campus
Perth Amboy, NJNo Degree - Culinary Arts
Institute of Culinary Education
New YorkSkills
- Detail Oriented
- Customer Service
- Team Player
- Food Plating & Presentation
- Effective Planner
- Excellent Work Ethic
- ServSafe Certified
- Florida Food License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Waitress
D'Luca Coffee, LLC
10.2025 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Joey's Wynwood- Goldman Properties
10.2021 - 08.2025
Lead Line Cook
Alaine's Osteria
07.2020 - 09.2022
Lead Line Cook
Pace University
08.2018 - 10.2019
Assistant Catering Chef
NBC Studios, Rockefeller Plaza
04.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
MCVTS- Perth Amboy Campus
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Institute of Culinary Education