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Paola Arenas

South Hackensack,NJ

Summary


Culinary professional with solid background in food preparation and kitchen operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and consistently delivering quality results. Reliable team player who adapts to dynamic kitchen demands and contributes to cohesive work environment with strong knife skills and attention to detail.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook/Line Cook/Supervisor

Tommys Tavern + Tap
12.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.

Prep Cook

Time Square Edition Hotel
07.2018 - 11.2019
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer service
  • Safe food handling

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Prep Cook/Line Cook/Supervisor

Tommys Tavern + Tap
12.2019 - Current

Prep Cook

Time Square Edition Hotel
07.2018 - 11.2019
Paola Arenas