Maria Laserna
Lake Worth
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with strong skills in food handling, sanitation, and kitchen organization. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Mangrove Senior Living
Jupiter, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.
Line Cook
Rocco's Tacos
West Palm Beach, FL
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Sous Chef
MorseLife
West Palm Beach, FL
10.1999 - 03.2025
- Develops seasonal menus that incorporate fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Oversees kitchen operations to ensure high-quality meal preparation and presentation.
- Implements food safety protocols to maintain health department compliance.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Cook
Allegro Assisted Living
Boynton Beach, FL
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary
Lincoln Culinary Institute
West Palm Beach, FL03-2013
Skills
- Cooking
- Menu planning
- Kitchen sanitation
- Health standards
- Cleaning and organization
- Food safety certification
- Culinary creativity
- Ingredient preparation
- Hospitality background
- OSHA
Certification
- Certified ServSafe- 2022-2027
Employee of the month
The company awarded me 'Employee of the Month' because of my hard work and dedication I bring to my job everyday, I ensure to serve the residents with compassion and respect.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Mangrove Senior Living
03.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Rocco's Tacos
11.2022 - 06.2025
Cook
Allegro Assisted Living
08.2015 - 08.2021
Sous Chef
MorseLife
10.1999 - 03.2025
Culinary Arts - Culinary
Lincoln Culinary Institute