Leticia Lopez
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Piano Keys
Brandywine, MD
06.2022 - Current
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
Lead Cook
Desoul Cafe
Brandywine, MD
01.2005 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with management team to develop new recipes and update existing ones in order to improve the overall dining experience.
- Managed inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Developed menus for special events and catering services according to customer specifications.
- Prepared Catering Menu and food Corporate/Government events
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Skills
- Cooking support
- Written communication
- Broiling Skills
- Menu preparation
- Collaboration
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Training management
- Kitchen organization
- Shift leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Piano Keys
06.2022 - Current
Lead Cook
Desoul Cafe
01.2005 - 05.2022