Keyla Kool
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Lola's seafood
Port Saint Lucie, FL
12.2019 - 10.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
- Operated fryers, grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Grilled and deep-fried various foods.
- Chopped and diced vegetables to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Maintained a clean and orderly appearance throughout the kitchen.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
Education
Master in Business Administration With A Mention in Marketing - Business Administration
National Experimental University of Tachira
Venezuela03-2015
Systems Engineer - Information And Computer Systems
Santiago Marino Polytechnic University Institute
Venezuela07-2007
Skills
- CookingRecipe modification
- Order Verification
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food safety oversight
- Frying
- Order prioritization
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Ingredients measuring
- Contamination prevention
- Ingredient Selection
- Strong butchery skills
- Plating and presentation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food Plating
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Order Verification
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food safety oversight
- Frying
- Order prioritization
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Ingredients measuring
- Contamination prevention
- Ingredient Selection
- New Hire Training
- Plating and presentation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food Plating
- Food Preparation
- Recipe Development
- Food Storage
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
About me
- Responsible
- Proactive
- Communicative
- Teamwork
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Lola's seafood
12.2019 - 10.2024
Master in Business Administration With A Mention in Marketing - Business Administration
National Experimental University of Tachira
Systems Engineer - Information And Computer Systems
Santiago Marino Polytechnic University Institute
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