Mariel Zecua Pérez
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
1
1
Language
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Crumbl Cookies
Santa Ana, California
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared and baked a variety of cookies following standard recipes.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the baking area and equipment.
- Decorated cookies with icing, toppings, and seasonal designs creatively.
Cook
Mendocino Farms
Costa Mesa, California
06.2022 - Current
- Prepared fresh ingredients daily for sandwich and salad production.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Operated cutting machinery to ensure precise product dimensions.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Lead cook
Luna Grill
Irvine, CA
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items using fresh ingredients.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures for optimal food quality.
- Implemented food quality specifications through menu planning, plate presentation, and quality checks.
- Supervised kitchen staff to maintain high food safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure ingredient availability and reduce waste.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Quality control
- Recipe development
- Ingredient sourcing
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Baker
Crumbl Cookies
08.2024 - Current
Cook
Mendocino Farms
06.2022 - Current
Lead cook
Luna Grill
11.2019 - 05.2022