Leanna Carino
Bullhead City,AZ
Summary
Team-oriented prep cook with several years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and punctual individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Specialist
Red Lobster
Peoria, AZ
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Created training materials for new hires on the company's procedures and policies.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Hosekeeper
Self Employed
Bullhead City, AZ
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Dusted and polished furniture surfaces including woodwork such as tables, chairs and desks.
- Removed cobwebs from ceilings and walls.
- Replenished supplies such as soaps in dispensers when necessary.
- Washed windows inside and out.
- Loaded dishwashers with dishes after meals were completed.
- Cleaned mirrors, sinks and tubs using appropriate cleaners.
- Cleaned and organized living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and other interior spaces in private residences.
- Stocked supplies such as toilet paper in bathrooms.
- Changed bed linens upon request of homeowners.
- Assisted in laundry services including washing, drying, and folding linens.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
- Disinfected toilets and showers in homes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Maintenance and repair
- Failure management
- Business reporting
- Supply management
- Analytical thinking
- Compliance monitoring
- Vegetable washing
- Sauce preparation
- Stock rotation
- Performance improvement
- Flexible schedule
- Willingness to learn
- Proper portioning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workstation maintenance
- Quick-learning
- Food waste reduction
- Food quality control
- Measuring ingredients
- Food presentation
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Safe food handling
Timeline
Prep Specialist
Red Lobster
04.2023 - 09.2024
Hosekeeper
Self Employed
12.2019 - 12.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Business
University of Phoenix
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