Mary Berenguer
Poughquag,NY
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking. Energetic culinary professional with flair for creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Dynamic leader in fast-paced restaurant settings with natural skill for customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Mutual Of America
New York, NY
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders cooked and prepared items quickly to complete order items together and serve cold and hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Assisted chef with planning easy salad and sandwich items to spark customer interest.
- Planned lunch, menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
- Prepped and set-up Salad an Sandwich stations. Maintained food levels through out lunch service
- Completed individual Sandwich orders
- Assisted Hot line as needed
Prep Chef/Line Cook/Kichen Manager/Trainer/Corporate Trainer
Uno Restaurant
New York, NY
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal.
- Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstations to meet shift needs.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Weekly inventory
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Learned specific cutting techniques for chopping vegetables and fresh spices.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Prepared dough an pre-bakes for pizza
- Worked Pizza, Fry & Saute Stations
- Assisted with BOH training for 6 Uno Restaurant openings
General Manager
Uno Restaurant
Forest Hiills , NY
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Weekly food and beverage inventory
Business Development Associate/Internet Sales Specialist
Lithia Motors, Inc/Wappingers Toyota
Wappingers Falls, NY
10.2010 - Current
- Enhanced sales techniques and marketing plans to strengthen business development efforts.
- Boosted revenue by bringing in and cementing relationships with new clients and optimizing servicing of existing customer accounts.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
- Arranged potential client contacts, cultivated relationships and followed through all service needs.
- Used CRM to handle current portfolio and prospective leads.
- Sought out and engaged with customers to drive sales and service using suggestive selling.
Skills
- Cooking and Baking
- Mixing Dishes
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
- Proper Food Storage
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Food Safety and Quality
- Guest Satisfaction
- Staff Meetings
- Sandwich Preparation
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Quantity Cooking
Timeline
Business Development Associate/Internet Sales Specialist
Lithia Motors, Inc/Wappingers Toyota
10.2010 - Current
Cook
Mutual Of America
Prep Chef/Line Cook/Kichen Manager/Trainer/Corporate Trainer
Uno Restaurant
General Manager
Uno Restaurant
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