Lillian Quintana
ALBUQUERQUE,NM
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Levy Restaurants, excelling in menu planning and kitchen supervision. Proven ability to adapt recipes for dietary needs while ensuring top-notch food quality. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail drive efficient operations and exceptional customer satisfaction. Committed to delivering outstanding dining experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Levy Restaurants
Albuquerque, New Mexico
11.2024 - Current
- Safely operated kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, and fryers.
- Adapted to menu changes and dietary restrictions while ensuring quality standards.
- Wrapped, dated, and labeled food items for optimal safety and freshness.
- Prepared food according to standardized recipes and specific instructions.
- Enforced sanitation practices to prevent spoilage and contamination of food.
- Collaborated with waitstaff on special orders for customers with allergies.
Lead Cook
Albuquerque Job Corps
Albuquerque, New Mexico
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Developed weekly menus to meet nutritional budgeting for food
- duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Implemented food quality through menu planning,
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies
- Trained new cooks on
Cook
Fresh Seasons Cafe @Sandia Labs
Albuquerque, New Mexico
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items according to recipes.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including grills, ovens, and fryers.
Cook
Child Development Centre KAFB
Albuquerque, New Mexico
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items according to recipes.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock rotation for fresh ingredients.
- Adapted to changing menus and dietary restrictions while maintaining quality standards.
Cook's Assistant
Albuquerque Job Corps
Albuquerque, New Mexico
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Assisted chefs in meal preparation and cooking tasks.
- Stocked supplies and ingredients for daily meal service.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, peeling, and measuring as needed.
Pro Services Cashier
Home Depot
Albuquerque, New Mexico
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at the service desk.
- Managed cash register operations and balanced cash drawers daily.
- Provided information on store promotions and product availability.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Paul Mitchell The School
Skills
- Menu planning and design
- Recipe development
- Kitchen supervision
- Equipment operation
- Special order management
- Nutritional expertise
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Inventory control
- Effective communication
- Customer service excellence
- Grilling techniques
- Dietary accommodations
- Plating and presentation skills
- Nutrition awareness strategies
- Frying methods
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Cook
Levy Restaurants
11.2024 - Current
Lead Cook
Albuquerque Job Corps
08.2023 - 09.2024
Cook
Fresh Seasons Cafe @Sandia Labs
04.2022 - 08.2023
Cook
Child Development Centre KAFB
02.2021 - 04.2022
Cook's Assistant
Albuquerque Job Corps
10.2016 - 02.2021
Pro Services Cashier
Home Depot
04.2014 - 10.2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Paul Mitchell The School