Melissa N Abril
White Plains,NY
Summary
Proven Chef Assistant at Tastefully Yours Catering, adept in maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen organization. Excelled in menu planning and ingredient optimization, showcasing strong decision-making and relationship-building skills. Enhanced customer satisfaction at Balducci's LLC through effective stock management and team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Tastefully Yours Catering
08.2015 - Current
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
Product Stocker
Balducci's LLC
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a well-organized and visually appealing store layout.
- Effectively communicated with team members regarding stock status updates, ensuring that everyone was aware of current needs.
- Upheld company standards for cleanliness, consistently keeping shelves dust-free and removing damaged or expired products from the sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless execution of daily stocking tasks and special promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Universidad Alas Peruanas
Lima, Perú12-2012
High School Diploma -
Abraham Valdelomar
Lima, Perú12-2004
Skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Organization
- Relationship building
- Decision making
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Willingness to learn
- Resilience
- Empathy
Timeline
Product Stocker
Balducci's LLC
10.2020 - 11.2020
Chef Assistant
Tastefully Yours Catering
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Universidad Alas Peruanas
High School Diploma -
Abraham Valdelomar
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