Kidanny Del Valle
Haines City,FL
Summary
Energetic culinary professional with blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Work well as dynamic leader in fast-paced American restaurant settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mail Carrier
United States Post Office
Tulsa, OK
12.2023 - Current
- Performed regular maintenance checks on assigned vehicle.
- Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses to deliver to post office for processing.
- Collected signatures from recipients of registered mail items.
Signature Cook 1
Disney
Orlando, Florida
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
Driver
Amazon
Springfield , VA
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Planned optimal routes to minimize delays and maximize time efficiency.
- Practiced safe and secure loading methods to avoid damaging goods.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Logged deliveries in amazon flex system, including drop-off times and any special conditions.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
Su Chef
Blend 111
Vienna, VA
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
San Juan, Puerto Rico - Mc Lean, VA
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Create 200+ dishes, fresh from scratch, every shift
- Master a wide range of cooking techniques
- Stock, date, rotate and check temperature of products
- Operate a variety of kitchen equipment
- Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment
- Successfully run all kitchen stations
- Prepare identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Cook
La Madre
San Juan, Puerto Rico
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
Prep & Line Cook
Chili's Grill And Bar
Dorado, Puerto Rico
03.2012 - 03.2016
- Properly learn and execute all of recipe procedures
- Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen
- Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
- Communicate ticket times to Team Members
- Keep food orders flowing continuously from the kitchen
- Prepare a variety of foods with different methods of preparation
- Complete assigned prep work to stock and set up stations
Education
BBA - Accounting
American University Of Puerto Rico
Bayamon, PR8 2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American University of Puerto Rico
Bayamon, PRSkills
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Kitchen equipment operation & maintenance
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Quickly learn & follow recipes
- Recipes and menu planning
- Great team work abilities
- Portioning
- Garnishing
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food rotation
- Safe food handling
- Budgeting and cost control
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Mail Carrier
United States Post Office
12.2023 - Current
Driver
Amazon
07.2020 - 02.2021
Signature Cook 1
Disney
03.2020 - 12.2023
Su Chef
Blend 111
02.2020 - 05.2020
Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
02.2018 - 02.2020
Cook
La Madre
02.2017 - 09.2017
Prep & Line Cook
Chili's Grill And Bar
03.2012 - 03.2016
BBA - Accounting
American University Of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American University of Puerto Rico