Milagro Urias
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Hilton Springfield, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to reduce food waste through effective portion control and maintain high sanitation standards. Strong multitasking skills ensure timely service and exceptional dining experiences, complemented by proficient knife skills and a commitment to safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Hilton Springfield
04.2014 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Server
Hilton Herndon
12.2013 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Server Assistant
Marriot Hotel
11.2001 - 11.2013
- Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, ensuring a smooth flow of service during peak meal times.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area by routinely sweeping floors, wiping surfaces, and removing trash.
- Delivered customer orders promptly and with attention to accuracy and satisfaction.
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
Timeline
Cook
Hilton Springfield
04.2014 - Current
Server
Hilton Herndon
12.2013 - Current
Server Assistant
Marriot Hotel
11.2001 - 11.2013
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