Laila Pacheco
Santa Paula,CA
Summary
I’m eager to work in a kitchen, never had always been scared but I realize in order for me to move forward in my career, I have to get of my comfort zone and try moving upward no matter how challenging it can be for me. I did do some “kitchen” work but in l college , I worked in the cafeteria for one class and in a Bistro in my second year. So I’d say I have somewhat experience. I like working in a fast paced environment, that’s why I do catering on the side. I enjoy working with Chef JP, he’s my mentor and I look up to him.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Assistant
At Your Service Fine Food & Catering
Thousand Oaks, California
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspaces and equipment.
- Help assemble on hors d'oeuvres.
- Help cook from time to time.
- Plate, plates on a fast and quick pace.
- Also help prep from time to time when chef needs me to for bigger event's.
Waitress/ cook/ head baker
Ventura Townehouse
Ventura, California
03.2022 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service in a busy dining environment.
- Took and processed food and drink orders accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and service areas.
- Quick with orders and plating.
- Cooked patties , fish, made salads and sandwiches.
- Create over 400 desserts for holidays.
- Bake around 280 deserts on the regular.
Prep Cook
Aura AfterCare
Los Angeles, California
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, juicing.
- cooked and assembled dishes according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment throughout shifts.
- Put away groceries.
Cashier / waitress
Los Arcos Cafe Restaurant
Santa Paula, California
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the cashier area.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and answered questions promptly.
- Stock up on drinks.
- Set up for events.
- Fried tortilla chips.
- Cleaned at the end of my shifts, swept and mopped bathrooms.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary
Oxnard College
Oxnard 08.2021 - 05.2026
Santa Paula High School
Santa PaulaSkills
- Quick
- Good communication
- Taking directions
- Food prepping
- Following recipes accurately
- Multitasking
- Cleanliness and organization
- Also willing to learn and open to anything!
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Food Handlers Card
Affiliations
- Roller skating
- Baking
- Working out
- Hiking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Prep Cook
Aura AfterCare
09.2024 - 01.2025
Chef Assistant
At Your Service Fine Food & Catering
07.2023 - Current
Waitress/ cook/ head baker
Ventura Townehouse
03.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Culinary
Oxnard College
08.2021 - 05.2026
Cashier / waitress
Los Arcos Cafe Restaurant
01.2021 - 10.2021
Santa Paula High School