Patricia Castillo
Corona,NY
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Thrives in busy environments. Responsible kitchen assistant offering proven skills maintaining clean kitchens and promoting customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Dedicated to completing fast-paced work and properly handling food.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Apella, Event Space At Alexandria Center
450 E 29th St
03.2021 - Current
- Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Event Chef
Aquolina
2291 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10035
09.2019 - Current
- Delivered exceptional service by accommodating diverse dietary restrictions and special requests from clients.
- Maintained high food quality standards by implementing strict safety protocols and adhering to HACCP guidelines.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing waste while ensuring availability of necessary ingredients at all times.
- Increased efficiency for large-scale events by streamlining food preparation processes and optimizing kitchen workflows.
- Implemented sustainable practices in the kitchen, minimizing environmental impact through recycling initiatives and local sourcing of ingredients whenever possible.
- Enabled smoother transitions between courses during multi-course events by effectively managing food plating and presentation timelines.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Events Chef
Marcey Brownstein Catering
555 W 23rd St S5F, New York, Ny 10111
11.2018 - Current
- Delivered exceptional service by accommodating diverse dietary restrictions and special requests from clients.
- Implemented sustainable practices in the kitchen, minimizing environmental impact through recycling initiatives and local sourcing of ingredients whenever possible.
- Enabled smoother transitions between courses during multi-course events by effectively managing food plating and presentation timelines.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing waste while ensuring availability of necessary ingredients at all times.
- Maintained high food quality standards by implementing strict safety protocols and adhering to HACCP guidelines.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Knife Skills
- Portion Control
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
- Punctual and Reliable
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Apella, Event Space At Alexandria Center
03.2021 - Current
Event Chef
Aquolina
09.2019 - Current
Events Chef
Marcey Brownstein Catering
11.2018 - Current