Mariana Soto
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
Resourceful line cook with several years of experience working stations at restaurants. Skilled in following recipes, food presentation specifications, and assisting at serving lines. Equipped with in-depth expertise in kitchen equipment operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Knudsens Ice Creamery
Castro Valley, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Maid
Holiday Inn
Castro Valley, CA
03.2018 - 11.2023
- Dusted window ledges, wall hangings, and light fixtures.
- Vacuumed carpets and floors.
- Washed windows and walls.
- Swept and mopped hardwood floors.
- Sanitized bathrooms including sinks, toilets, showers and tubs, countertops, mirrors and floors.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced trash liners.
- Replenished supplies such as soap, toilet paper, tissues.
- Made beds with clean linens.
Skills
- Sauteing
- Ingredients measuring
- Recipe modification
- Food handling
- Contamination prevention
- Order Verification
- Supply Restocking
- Grilling
- Food safety oversight
- Surface cleaning
- Frying
- Cooking
- Order prioritization
- Dish preparation
- Cleaning and organization
Certification
- CA Food Handlers
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Maid
Holiday Inn
03.2018 - 11.2023
Cook
Knudsens Ice Creamery
04.2017 - Current
- CA Food Handlers
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