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Education
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NATALIA PARDO

Nashua,NH

Summary

Adept Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Pressed Cafe, enhancing kitchen operations and reducing waste through strategic planning and staff development. Skilled in food rotation and line management, I've significantly improved service delivery by implementing efficient ingredient preparation techniques, demonstrating both hard and soft skills in high-pressure environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Bahama Breeze
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Kitchen Manager

Pressed Cafe
04.2017 - 04.2023
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liceo Segovia
Colombia
12.2004

Skills

  • Food rotation
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Line Management
  • Ingredient Preparation

Timeline

Line Cook

Bahama Breeze
11.2023 - 04.2024

Kitchen Manager

Pressed Cafe
04.2017 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Liceo Segovia
NATALIA PARDO