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Luisa Vidal Gaviria

Austin,TX

Summary

Dedicated culinary professional with experience at St. Davids Surgical Hospital, excelling in food safety and presentation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with head chefs and maintain high standards in fast-paced environments. Skilled in recipe preparation and kitchen equipment management, ensuring quality meals that consistently satisfy customer expectations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

(Aerotek)|ST DAVIDS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Austin, TX
10.2024 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.

COOK (Aerotek)

ST DAVIDS ROUND ROCK
Austin, TX
06.2024 - 09.2025
  • 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.
  • Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen.

EVS Technician

(Aerotek)|ST DAVIDS ROUND
Austin, TX
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • Disinfected surfaces using approved chemicals according to safety regulations.
  • Restocked room amenities such as soaps, shampoos, towels, as needed.
  • Transported trash and other waste material to designated disposal areas.

Line Cook

Bill Millers
Austin, TX
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.

Cook

ROSA GOURMET
Bogota, COLOMBIA
02.2010 - 12.2021
  • Plated meals according to presentation standards set by the restaurant's head chef.
  • Followed recipes to prepare dishes according to customer orders.
  • Checked temperatures of ovens and grills to ensure proper cooking times were met.
  • Stored cooked food at appropriate temperatures prior to serving it to guests.
  • Stocked shelves with supplies, including condiments and other items needed for service.
  • Adhered to health department regulations regarding food storage and handling.
  • Prepared ingredients for meals, such as chopping vegetables and mixing sauces.
  • Cleaned work stations and equipment used in food preparation.
  • Labeled containers with contents and date before placing them into coolers or freezers.

Skills

  • Ingredient Inspection
  • Line Management
  • Food Presentation
  • Portioning
  • Food Safety
  • Recipe Preparation
  • Menu Item Memorization
  • Time Management
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Head Chef Collaboration
  • Professional Attitude
  • Punctual and Honest

Timeline

Cook

(Aerotek)|ST DAVIDS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
10.2024 - Current

COOK (Aerotek)

ST DAVIDS ROUND ROCK
06.2024 - 09.2025

EVS Technician

(Aerotek)|ST DAVIDS ROUND
04.2024 - 04.2024

Line Cook

Bill Millers
02.2024 - 04.2024

Cook

ROSA GOURMET
02.2010 - 12.2021

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