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Malena Ybarra

Kent,WA

Summary

My leadership in kitchen operations and commitment to food safety have significantly enhanced team efficiency and customer satisfaction. An experienced and passionate cook, I am comfortable in various restaurant and company settings, striving to serve the best food possible. Recognized as a hard-worker with dedication to supporting the team and producing delicious food. Quick to learn, and eager to, my skill set and work ethic makes me a valuable member of any team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Nordstrom
03.2024 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Support my team, from helping the dishwasher, to ensuring the closing line cooks got the breaks they needed.
  • Oversee all kitchen and food operations.
  • Eager and willing to work the brunch shift.
  • Monitored stock levels and restocked items to ensure freshness.
  • Occasionally write the prep list and run the kitchen.
  • Maintenance on equipment and regular deep cleans.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Cook

Lil' People's World
03.2023 - 07.2023


  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Gave breaks to the childcare providers.
  • Managed allergies with care and professionalism for child safety and parental satisfaction.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Sous Chef

Nordstrom
11.2019 - 02.2023
  • Effectively managed 20+ kitchen employees.
  • Updated staff on menu changes and items.
  • Wrote the schedule, remembering everyone's specific availability.
  • Training, delegating tasks and expediting.
  • Designed unique menus using seasonal products with the Executive Chef.
  • Organized and managed weekly inventories to monitor and track food items as I did the orders.
  • Wrote the prep list for the kitchen on Chef's days off.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution

Brooklyn Bros. Pizzeria

Brooklyn Bros. Pizzeria
10.2018 - 11.2019


  • Strengthened communication skills/customer service through regular interactions with others working the till.
  • HAD FUN learning how to flip a thin crust pizza in an open kitchen and use a paddle to load it onto a rotating stone.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Stayed organized on the cutting station/expo during busy game nights.
  • Ordering, locking down the store at night, closing out the till.

Kitchen Lead

The New Mexicans
12.2016 - 09.2018



  • Came in early to load the smokers, or bake the breads, or would stay late to set up the team for the next day.
  • Trained new staff on food prep and safety.
  • Monitored temps, discarding items not stored correctly.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mountlake Terrace High School
Mountlake Terrace, WA
06-2011

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Kitchen operations
  • Workload management
  • Food storage
  • Crew training
  • Back of house operations
  • Prep work

Timeline

Line Cook

Nordstrom
03.2024 - Current

Cook

Lil' People's World
03.2023 - 07.2023

Sous Chef

Nordstrom
11.2019 - 02.2023

Brooklyn Bros. Pizzeria

Brooklyn Bros. Pizzeria
10.2018 - 11.2019

Kitchen Lead

The New Mexicans
12.2016 - 09.2018

High School Diploma -

Mountlake Terrace High School

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