Nicole Garza-Torres
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Culinary professional with expertise in food preparation and kitchen organization. Handles ingredient management and maintains cleanliness to meet health standards. Committed to delivering quality dishes and enhancing guest experiences in culinary arts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Kitchen Prep Cook
Metz Culinary Mangement
Sarasota, FL
12.2025 - Current
- Prepared and organized ingredients for daily meal service, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently and maintained cleanliness in compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted chefs in menu preparation, contributing to creative dish development and presentation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations and improve workflow efficiency.
Pastry Prep Cook
Mattisons Forty-One
Sarasota, FL
11.2025 - Current
- Prepared and assembled pastries following standardized recipes to ensure quality and consistency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying supervisors of low stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline pastry production processes for increased efficiency.
Banquet/Catering Server
Metz Culinary Management
Sarasota, FL
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service during events, ensuring guest satisfaction and positive experiences.
- Set up and dismantled catering equipment efficiently to support event flow and organization.
- Assisted in menu planning and food presentation, enhancing visual appeal for catered events.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely food service, maintaining quality standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary And Hospitality
Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota, FL06-2026
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL05-2025
Skills
- Knife skills
- Cleanliness standards
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation procedures
- Strong work ethic
- Strong teamwork
- Time management
- Food service
Certification
- ServSafe
- Certified Culinary Certificate-STC
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Catering Kitchen Prep Cook
Metz Culinary Mangement
12.2025 - Current
Pastry Prep Cook
Mattisons Forty-One
11.2025 - Current
Banquet/Catering Server
Metz Culinary Management
03.2024 - 12.2025
Associate of Arts - Culinary And Hospitality
Suncoast Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School