Maria Garcia
Portola,CA
Summary
Diligent worker possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Hardworking and enthusiastic, trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeping
Graeagle Land & Water
Graeagle, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Disinfect and mop bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Maintain clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings owned by GLW-vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Take care of commercial building clean out and ensure building is ready for new tenants.
- Vacuum rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Hand-dust and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Use chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Dispose of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Restock room supplies such as facial tissues, sunscreen, and lotion.
- Restock towels and amenities in bathrooms and gym.
- Restock cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
- Sweep high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
- Sort laundry and put away various laundry items.
- Maintain spaces with routine upkeep basic repairs.
- Coordinate with management on basic repairs and more advanced needs .
Head Prep Cook
Coyote Bar & Grill
Graeagle, CA
05.2014 - 07.2018
- Assisted in the preparation of food, from preparing sandwiches, mixing salads,
frying hamburgers, making dressings and sauces, grating cheese, frosting cakes, cutting fruit and
assembling various ingredients and more. - Portioned and served food.
- Maintained food storage, preparation and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
Head Prep Cook
Log Cabin
Portola, CA
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints to increase trust and satisfaction.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers.
- Created new recipes and updated existing ones to reflect changing trends and customer preferences.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Mexico School
MexicoSkills
- Dish Preparation
- Hospitality Management
- Ordering Cleaning Supplies
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Commercial Cleaning
- Kitchen Sanitizing
- Quality Assurance
- Commercial and Residential Cleaning
- Cleaning and Maintenance
- Room Inventory
- Waste Reduction
- Rotation Procedures
- Safe Food Handling
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Batch Cooking
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Restocking Procedures
- Receiving Supplies
- High-Volume Environments
- Store Leftover Items
- Visitor Tracking
- Dish Washing
- Food Production
- Facility Maintenance
- Food Preparation and Handling
- Timely Food Delivery
Timeline
Housekeeping
Graeagle Land & Water
04.2019 - Current
Head Prep Cook
Coyote Bar & Grill
05.2014 - 07.2018
Head Prep Cook
Log Cabin
04.2013 - 11.2013
No Degree - General Studies
Mexico School