Melissa Lopez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Developed unique recipes and plate presentations, demonstrating creativity and understanding of flavor profiles. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and reduction of waste at previous workplace.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Bon Appetit At Roblox
San Mateo, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Pasty Cook
Melissa Birthday Cakes
Home
01.2008 - Current
- Specializes in fondant decorations, cake pops, pretzel sticks, etc.
- Making my own cream cheese and buttercream frostings.
- I can make a different variety of cupcakes, along with fillings and custards.
- Birthday, wedding cakes, etc.
Manager
Aqui Resturant
Campbell, CA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Prep & Pastry Cook
Bon Appetit At Google
Sunnyvale, CA
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Prep the menu while managing to be on time and ready for service.
- Making sauces, dressing, and cutting vegetables.
- Prepping MEP during the day, ready for the next shift to produce the product.
- Baking off cakes and desserts for all cafes.
- Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.
- Monitored and ordered supplies and baking ingredient stock items such as flour and sugar.
- Weighed out portions of ingredients to prepare batters or doughs for various baked goods.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
Prep Cook
Bourbon Steak and Pub
Santa Clara, CA
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, such as garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Restocking at the end of the shift consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
- Prepared the buffet and salad bar for dinner services while providing high-quality services.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Education
Diploma -
Mt. Pleasant High School
01.2009
Skills
- Pastry production
- Knife skills
- Grilling
- Frying
- Food preparation
- Pastry presentation
- Commitment to Quality Standards
- Bakery operation
- Fondant decoration
- Cake pops
- Organization
- Cream cheese frosting
- Buttercream frosting
- Cupcake making
- Filling preparation
- Custard making
- Menu knowledge
- Ingredient preparation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen management
- Professional demeanor
- Allergy awareness
- Glazing and icing application
- Food safety and sanitation
Awards
5 Year Achievement, Bon Appetit
Certification
ServSafe California Food Handler Assessment
Certificate Number: 6150242
Date: 2/6/2023
Expiration Date: 2/6/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Bon Appetit At Roblox
01.2025 - Current
Manager
Aqui Resturant
09.2023 - 12.2024
Prep & Pastry Cook
Bon Appetit At Google
05.2018 - 06.2023
Prep Cook
Bourbon Steak and Pub
08.2014 - 10.2015
Pasty Cook
Melissa Birthday Cakes
01.2008 - Current
Diploma -
Mt. Pleasant High School
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