Maria Lara Portillo
Roosevelt,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background helping with customer orders, cooking and store cleanliness. Tirelessly completes demanding work in high-volume settings. Service-oriented, punctual and hardworking with excellent people skills.
Overview
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year of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Asian Chao
Garden City, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared and assembled ingredients for a variety of Asian dishes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines during food handling processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management.
Kitchen Staff Member
Asian Chao
Garden City, New York
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in cooking and plating food items during peak service hours.
- Prepared ingredients for dishes according to Asian Chao recipes and standards.
- Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
- Followed health and safety guidelines for food preparation and service.
- Stocked supplies and inventory to support kitchen operations effectively.
- Stocked and replenished kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
- Assisted in training new staff on kitchen processes and equipment use.
- Organized all storage areas in an efficient manner to maximize space utilization.
- Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists.
- Operated various kitchen appliances such as mixers, slicers, ovens, grills .
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Readied vegetables and garnishes for meals.
- Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops, and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
- Inspected dining area prior to opening for any maintenance issues requiring attention.
- Carried out basic cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes .
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
Skills
- Food preparation techniques
- Cooking techniques
- Ingredient preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Food waste reduction
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
Asian Chao
05.2025 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Asian Chao
05.2025 - Current