Nidia Talavera
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Dedicated Culinary Professional with expertise in cooking and customer service. Demonstrated commitment to food safety and operational agility, contributing to a safe and efficient dining experience.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Helper/ Line cook
Hotel Hilton Glendale
Glendale, California
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas during meal preparation.
- Assisted chefs by prepping ingredients for daily menu items efficiently.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, following all health and safety guidelines.
- Supported catering events by preparing food stations and assisting with setup.
- Assisted chefs in plating dishes for presentation.
Breakfast Attendant
Hotel Marriott
Burbank, CA
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared and arranged complimentary breakfast items for hotel guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and food stations.
- Assisted guests with dietary needs and preferences during breakfast service.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining room area including tables, chairs, floors and windows.
Banquet Server
The Best Quality Services
West Covina, California
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Served food and beverages promptly to guests during events and functions.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and presentation.
- Set up banquet tables according to event specifications and client requests.
Education
Nicaragua-Managua
Nicaragua , MASkills
- Food preparation
- Event setup
- High volume dining
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Efficient worker
- Fast learner
- Fluent Spanish and English
Languages
Spanish/English
Professional
Timeline
Banquet Server
The Best Quality Services
03.2023 - 11.2024
Kitchen Helper/ Line cook
Hotel Hilton Glendale
02.2023 - 05.2025
Breakfast Attendant
Hotel Marriott
02.2023 - 05.2025
Nicaragua-Managua