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Maria Grullon

Long Island City,NY

Summary


The professional culinary expert prepared for responsibilities of cafe environment. Extensive experience in creating innovative dishes and managing kitchen operations to maintain high standards. Known for effective team collaboration, flexibility with changing needs, and achieving consistent results. Proficient in menu development, food safety, and inventory management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cafe Chef

Cafe Espuna
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
  • Continuously researched new ingredients, culinary trends, and industry innovations to stay current within the dynamic foodservice market.
  • Conducted regular quality control checks on all dishes before serving, maintaining high standards of presentation and taste.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery, improving overall guest experiences.

Bakery Chef

Bakery Espana
01.2017 - 03.2023
  • Maximized freshness of baked products through careful scheduling of production times.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines for high-volume orders without compromising quality.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring access to the highest quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Introduced new techniques for increased efficiency in dough preparation and shaping.
  • Trained new employees on proper baking techniques, equipment use, and ingredient handling procedures.
  • Ensured consistent product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols.
  • Established effective communication channels between front-of-house staff and kitchen personnel.

Education

High School Diploma -

Insitituto DE Banca Y Comercio, San Juan
San Juan Puerto Rico
06-2016

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Sanitation practices
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary expertise
  • Sauce preparation
  • Food plating
  • Menu development
  • Recipe creation
  • Allergy awareness
  • Pastry making
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Effective communications
  • Team collaboration
  • Kitchen operations
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Kitchen management
  • Sanitation guidelines
  • Banquets and catering
  • New hire training
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Nutrition

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cafe Chef

Cafe Espuna
01.2023 - 05.2024

Bakery Chef

Bakery Espana
01.2017 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Insitituto DE Banca Y Comercio, San Juan

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