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Laura Adame

Placentia,CA

Summary

Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook 1

Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.

Food Prep Cook

Disneyland Park
Anaheim, CA
11.2019 - 12.2023
  • Prepared fresh ingredients for use in cooking, such as chopping vegetables and grinding meats.
  • Followed recipes to prepare sauces, soups, salads, and other dishes according to established standards.
  • Ensured that all foods were stored properly and safely, at the right temperature.
  • Maintained a clean kitchen environment by sweeping floors, washing dishes, utensils, and equipment.
  • Monitored food supplies and inventory levels and communicated needs to supervisors.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment after each use and followed sanitation procedures.
  • Weighed out ingredients accurately for recipe mixtures.
  • Heated pre-prepared foods when required by recipe instructions.
  • Discarded outdated or spoiled food items from storage areas regularly.
  • Operated kitchen tools safely and used great knife skills to quickly prepare ingredients.

Supervisor

Rite Aid
Anaheim, CA
03.2013 - 11.2019
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
  • Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
  • Implemented new operational procedures, increasing efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Managed team of 15 employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA

Skills

  • Food handling
  • Supply Restocking
  • Order Verification
  • Food presentation
  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Frying
  • Grilling
  • Food Plating
  • ServSafe certified
  • Food Preparation
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Cook 1

Knott's Berry Farm
01.2024 - 08.2024

Food Prep Cook

Disneyland Park
11.2019 - 12.2023

Supervisor

Rite Aid
03.2013 - 11.2019

Some College (No Degree) -

Fullerton College

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