Mariah Duran
Server
Denver,CO
Summary
Innovative Dietary Cook with extensive ethnic culinary knowledge and ability to follow strict dietary guidelines. Creative menu creations for specialty diets. Sound knowledge of therapeutic food preparation and execution for modified diets. Knowledgeable Dietary Cook with comprehensive experience preparing therapeutic meals by following written and verbal instructions. Qualified in preparing food for special occasions such as weddings and professional luncheons. Committed to maintaining routine meal schedules and serving times. Accomplished Dietary Cook with over 4 years of experience in culinary arena. Excellent understanding of contemporary and classic culinary methods. Adept at perfectly measuring, weighing and portioning ingredients. Fortes include food safety, nutrition and kitchen management. Dedicated cafeteria leader with experience controlling costs and increasing efficiency to maintain budget goals. Consistently outperformed objectives by strengthening controls and updating procedures. Excellent communication, observational and planning abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Cook
NorthStar Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Denver, CO
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of residents and verified proper delivery of meals to correct residents.
- Weighed, measured and processed ingredients according to recipe specifications and dietary requirements.
- Received orders, verified contents against invoices and assessed quality of products to verify conformance to organizational standards.
- Performed tasks pertaining to transportation, preparation and setting up of delivery meals.
- Prepared food for special parties and groups, including [Type] and [Type].
- Responded to notes and complaints concerning menu items and meals, working to develop resolutions and satisfy residents' tastes and preferences.
- Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Updated daily logs, checked in deliveries and submitted weekly reports.
Dietary Aide
Lakeview Senior Living
Lakewood, CO
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments and tray card.
- Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting tables before patients arrived.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors and prep areas.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Washed plates, cups, serving and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
Dietary Aide
Villa Manor Care Center
Lakewood, CO
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments and tray card.
- Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting tables before patients arrived.
- Increased aide productivity by working closely with staff to redesign cleaning protocols, processes and workflows.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors and prep areas.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
Lakewood, CO
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Server
Dennys Restaurant
Denver, CO
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Retail Sales Associate
Tuesday Morning
Englewood, CO
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases, including in-store and e-service transactions.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
Retail Sales Associate
Walmart
Englewood, CO
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases, including in-store and e-service transactions.
Hostess
Buffalo Wild Wings
Lakewood, CO
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Reported concerns about intoxicated guests to management to contribute to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
- Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
Cook
Jerry's Pizzeria
Denver, CO
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
No Degree - N/A
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
Denver 08.2015 - 05.2016
Skills
Nutrition requirements
Plates presentation
Nutritional deficiencies
Food assembly
Kitchen equipment mastery
Familiar with sanitary practices
Food prep techniques
Safe food handling
Inspection skills
Payment collection
Menu planning
Compassion
Written Communication
Computer proficiency
Critical thinking
Flexible & Adaptable
Timeline
Dietary Cook
NorthStar Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 07.2021
Dietary Aide
Lakeview Senior Living
09.2020 - 12.2020
Dietary Aide
Villa Manor Care Center
02.2019 - 08.2020
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2018 - 01.2019
Server
Dennys Restaurant
08.2017 - 08.2018
Retail Sales Associate
Tuesday Morning
03.2017 - 08.2017
Retail Sales Associate
Walmart
12.2016 - 02.2017
No Degree - N/A
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
Hostess
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2015 - 03.2016
Cook
Jerry's Pizzeria
03.2014 - 03.2015