Lorena Gonzalez
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Tacos No1, skilled in knife techniques and customer service. Proven ability to reduce food waste and enhance meal quality through effective inventory management and sanitation practices. Recognized for multitasking in fast-paced environments while fostering positive customer relationships and supporting team efficiency.
Developed strong organizational and multitasking skills in fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring efficient food preparation and service. Learned to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety, contributing to smooth and productive workflow. Seeking to apply these transferable skills in new field that values efficiency and attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Preparation Cook
Tacos No1
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Reduced food waste by effectively managing inventory levels and utilizing proper storage techniques.
- Upheld safety standards within the workplace by strictly adhering to proper knife handling techniques and other precautions during food preparation processes.
- Achieved consistent portion control across all dishes using measurement tools such as scales or measuring cups.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently prepping ingredients, ensuring their availability for cooking processes.
- Supported culinary staff with additional tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in various roles.
- Enhanced meal quality by maintaining a clean and organized work environment, diligently following sanitary guidelines.
Cajero - Mesera
Tacos No 1 - Mc Donalds
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Dishwasher
Tacos No1
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Santiago De Cali
07-2020
High School Diploma -
Liceo Pichincha
Cali, Colombia11-2014
Skills
- Knife skills
- Vegetable prep
- Cutting techniques
- Frying techniques
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cash handling
- Order taking
- POS systems
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Preparation Cook
Tacos No1
06.2023 - 08.2025
Cajero - Mesera
Tacos No 1 - Mc Donalds
04.2022 - 08.2025
Dishwasher
Tacos No1
04.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Santiago De Cali
High School Diploma -
Liceo Pichincha
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