PATRICIA DIAZ
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Chef Assistant with strong skills in food preparation, kitchen organization, and food safety compliance. Demonstrated ability to support chefs in high-pressure environments while ensuring timely service and exceptional food quality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
National Conference Center
Leesburg, Virginia
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for large-scale events and conferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout service.
- Supported menu preparation by chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and proteins.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food items during events.
- Followed food safety guidelines to handle and store ingredients properly.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, and ovens under supervision.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow during peak service times.
- Assisted Chef in preparing ingredients for daily dishes.
- Displayed a positive attitude while working under pressure in a busy environment.
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and other menu items as instructed by Chef.
- Followed recipes to prepare sauces, soups, entrees, desserts, and other food items.
- Supported chefs in managing food to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Responded quickly to requests from customers or colleagues.
- Assembled trays for catering events according to customer specifications.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting - Finance
Universidad Privada Domingo Savio
Santa Cruz De La Sierra, Bolivia 12-2011
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Food safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Event coordination
- Time management
- Customer service
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Chef support
- Food handling
- Sandwich making
- Chopping vegetables
- Kitchen station restocking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Chef Assistant
National Conference Center
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Accounting - Finance
Universidad Privada Domingo Savio
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