MIREYA GUEVARA
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with a passion for providing exceptional dining experiences. Experienced in developing creative recipes and leading kitchen staff to achieve excellence. Known for adaptability and teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and satisfied customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
WD DELI
05.2024 - Current
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Developed creative seasonal recipes, attracting new customers and increasing bakery sales.
- Coordinated with front-of-house team to ensure timely display of fresh baked goods, enhancing customer experience.
Saute Cook
Nola Brunch & Beignets
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
- Organized server tickets to expedite food orders.
- Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
- Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
Prep/Line Cook
Club on Sonterra (19th Hole)
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
- Experienced in all stations like grill, saute, garmo, expo and a quick learner.
- Collaborated with department staff to prepare food items in accordance with recipes and standards for events.
- Executed set menus for banquets with cuisine from diverse regions.
Line Cook
Thompson Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and ingredients to meet customer requests and dietary restrictions
- Prepared sauces and garnishes to add flavor to dishes
- Maintained freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock
- Consulted with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
Team Member/ Asst. Manager
Smoothie King
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Handled cashier duties, maintaining accuracy of monies received and or exchanged
- Trained and supervised new employees on operation of assigned station within kitchen area
- Replenished foods at serving stations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Science
University of Incarnate Word
Associates - Culinary Arts & Food Operations Management
Institute of Culinary Education
Skills
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Safe Food Handling
- Food preparation and presentation
- Banquet management expertise
- Service excellence
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Adaptive and creative
Affiliations
- Business owner of Botanica La Maravilla (online shop)
- Herbalist
- Pop-up food business owner since 2022
Timeline
Baker
WD DELI
05.2024 - Current
Saute Cook
Nola Brunch & Beignets
05.2023 - 11.2023
Prep/Line Cook
Club on Sonterra (19th Hole)
02.2023 - 05.2023
Line Cook
Thompson Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
05.2022 - 12.2022
Team Member/ Asst. Manager
Smoothie King
04.2020 - 02.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Science
University of Incarnate Word
Associates - Culinary Arts & Food Operations Management
Institute of Culinary Education
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