Lorena Anez
Cook
Orlando,FL
Summary
Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Attentive with wide-ranging culinary experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
People Solutions
11.2022 - Current
- Mentored junior cooks in refining their culinary skills through hands-on guidance during meal preparation processes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Cook
Loews Hotels
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Mentored junior cooks in refining their culinary skills through hands-on guidance during meal preparation processes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop new menu items based on customer feedback and preferences.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Cook
Loews Hotels
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Cook
People Solutions
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Escuela Profesional Gastronomica
Caracas Venezuela03.2015
Associate of Arts - Culinary Science
Escuela Profesional Gastronomica
Caracas Venezuela03.2015
Skills
- Grilling
- Inventory Control
- Food inspection
- Frying
- Efficient multitasking
- Ingredients measuring
- Sanitation
- Food Handler Certification
- Cooking techniques
- Measurements and Calculations
- Cleaning and sanitization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
People Solutions
11.2022 - Current
Cook
Loews Hotels
11.2021 - 11.2022
Cook
Loews Hotels
07.2019 - 11.2021
Cook
People Solutions
10.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Escuela Profesional Gastronomica
Associate of Arts - Culinary Science
Escuela Profesional Gastronomica