MARIA ARAUJO CARMONA
Jackson Heights
Summary
Energetic and dependable prep cook with hands-on experience in high-volume settings. Known for impeccable punctuality and attendance, a quick learning ability, and a strong commitment to supporting kitchen efficiency. Eager to take on new challenges and expand culinary knowledge.
Professional culinary worker with robust experience in food preparation and kitchen operations. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality results. Adaptable and reliable, capable of handling changing needs with ease. Skilled in ingredient preparation, kitchen safety, and maintaining cleanliness. Known for organizational skills and consistent adherence to high standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Elior North America
07.2025 - Current
- Following the Prep List: Adhering to a list provided by the head chef or kitchen manager to plan and prioritize daily tasks.
- Ingredient Preparation: Washing, peeling, slicing, dicing, and chopping various ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, and meats, often requiring strong knife skills.
- Measuring and Portioning: Accurately measuring ingredients and portioning them according to specific recipes and standards to maintain consistency in dishes.
- Basic Cooking Tasks: Performing preliminary cooking duties, such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, cooking rice or pasta, or preparing simple items like salads and sandwiches.
- Prepared ingredients and components for daily menu items to ensure timely service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
Prep Cook - Utility
Aladdin Campus Dining
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Basic Cooking Tasks: Performing preliminary cooking duties, such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, cooking rice or pasta, or preparing simple items like salads and sandwiches.
- Equipment Sanitation: Washing and sanitizing worktables, counters, walls, refrigerators, and other food preparation surfaces and kitchen equipment.
- Assisted chefs in executing daily menu items, adhering to standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Prepared and organized ingredients for meal preparation, ensuring freshness and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness by following food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Prepared ingredients according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality in meal preparation.
Prep Cook
La Casa De Los Tacos Coyoacan
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages to supervisors.
- Collaborated with chefs to execute menu changes and special dietary requests efficiently.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, ensuring proper use and maintenance protocols were followed.
- Supported team members during peak hours, enhancing overall kitchen workflow and efficiency.
Prep Cook
Florentino Arepas Venezolanas
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed skills in food presentation, contributing to enhanced visual appeal of dishes served.
- Participated in training new staff on kitchen processes and safety protocols for improved performance.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rafael Rangel
Valera Trujillo, Venezuela07-2019
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organization and time management skills
- Punctual and dependable
- Cooking skills
- Food prep specialist
- Food Safety and Sanitation Knowledge: A strong understanding of health codes, proper food handling, storage temperatures, and cross-contamination prevention
- Teamwork skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
Timeline
Prep Cook
Elior North America
07.2025 - Current
Prep Cook - Utility
Aladdin Campus Dining
01.2024 - 06.2025
Prep Cook
La Casa De Los Tacos Coyoacan
02.2023 - 12.2023
Prep Cook
Florentino Arepas Venezolanas
12.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Rafael Rangel