Nathaly Lallave
Sanford,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Qdoba, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste through effective inventory management. Skilled in cooking techniques and kitchen organization, fostering a collaborative environment that elevates team performance and customer satisfaction. Bilingual
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
La Cajita
Lancaster, PA
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared diverse menu items using fresh ingredients to maintain high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery during peak hours.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation practices to comply with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Trained new employees on cooking techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
Line Cook
Chilis's Bar and Grill
Lancaster, PA
03.2015 - 03.2024
- Prepared high-quality menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to ensure efficiency during service.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and reduce wait times.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Assisted in developing seasonal menu items based on customer feedback and ingredient availability.
Manager
Qdoba
Lancaster, PA
02.2011 - 01.2015
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Managed staff scheduling and training to optimize team performance and service efficiency.
- Implemented inventory management systems to reduce waste and improve order accuracy.
- Developed operational procedures that enhanced customer satisfaction and streamlined service delivery.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals, address challenges, and promote a collaborative environment.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service and adherence to quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Phoenix Academy
Lancaster, PASkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Food plating
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Cook
La Cajita
03.2025 - 01.2026
Line Cook
Chilis's Bar and Grill
03.2015 - 03.2024
Manager
Qdoba
02.2011 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Phoenix Academy