Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
references
Languages
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Patricia Pinero

North Bergen,NJ

Summary

Diligent Kitchen Crew Member demonstrating exceptional work ethic and dependable nature shown across 34 years of food service experience. Fast, dependable grill cook accustomed to working in high-tempo, high-volume kitchen environments.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Grill Cook

Compass Group
12.2021 - Current
  • Increased sales because of effective preparation and customer service
  • Responsibilities included grill presentation and preparation
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills (flat top), deep-fat fryers, and griddles
  • Food Preparations for a variety of break and lunch meals
  • Ex: omelets, burritos, burgers, chicken, grilled cheese, Spanish foods, Chinese and Italian Pastas, etc.… Trained staff in inventory control and stock organizing
  • Closely followed standard procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation to ensure customer satisfaction.

Food Service Worker

Sodexo Inc.
07.2016 - 05.2020
  • Serving food per request to the customers; and maintaining a clean and organized work environment
  • Cut and chopped food items and cooked foods for the pizza station
  • Prepared items according to written or verbal orders, working on several different orders simultaneously
  • Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues
  • Assisted coworker in the deli, and sauté station when necessary.

Food Service Worker: Sauté Station

Aramark Food Services
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Serving food per request to the customers; and maintaining a clean and organized work environment
  • Cut and chopped food items and cooked foods for the pizza station
  • Prepared items according to written or verbal orders, working on several different orders simultaneously
  • Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues

Cashier and Delicatessen

Verizon Compass Group USA Inc.
09.2013 - 08.2015
  • Up-sold additional menu items, salads and sandwiches to increase cafeteria profits
  • Responsible for taking money in the form of cash, or credit card from customers in exchange for food or services
  • Provide change, balances drawer, and processes card transactions
  • This also included serving food per request to the customers; and maintaining a clean and organized work environment
  • Cut and chopped food items and cooked on a grill or in fryers
  • Salad bar preparation with fresh vegetables, fruits, yogurts, and a variety of salads
  • Prepared items according to written or verbal orders, working on several different orders simultaneously
  • Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues.

Deli Supervisor

UPS Compass Group USA Inc.
04.2010 - 08.2012
  • Assisted management with monthly inventory control and weekly stock ordering
  • Involved in cost-effective food and equipment purchasing with numerous vendors and suppliers
  • Trained, and supervised staff in all Deli and Cashier procedures
  • Operate Cash Register
  • Provide change, balances drawer, and process card transactions

Cashier/Supervisor

UPS Compass Group USA Inc.
08.2005 - 01.2009
  • Supervised up to six employees in creative food preparation, assembly, and presentation; performed customer service and sales duties
  • Update and Maintain inventories of food and kitchen equipment and supplies; assist in timely stock ordering from vendors and suppliers

Supervisor/Head Grill Cook

Office Depot Compass Group USA Inc.
08.2004 - 08.2005
  • Responsibilities included product presentation and preparation
  • Responsible for a variety of salad, and pasta preparations
  • Received promotion to provide full breakfast and lunch services in a small-scale account

Head Grill Personnel

Panasonic- Sodexo (transitioned To Compass Group)
11.1988 - 08.2004
  • Increased sales as a result of effective preparation and customer service
  • Responsibilities included grill presentation and preparation
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills (flat top), deep-fat fryers, and griddles
  • Food Preparations for a variety of break and lunch meals
  • Ex: omelets, burritos, burgers, chicken, grilled cheese, Spanish foods, Chinese and Italian Pastas, etc.… Trained staff in inventory control and stock organizing

Education

Licensed Cosmetologist -

Robert Finance Beauty School
01.2010

High School Diploma-English -

Emerson High School
01.1980

Skills

  • Grill Cook
  • Delicatessen
  • Salads
  • Food Preparation
  • Cashier
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Food Storage
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Fryer Operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Food Presentation
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Food Safety and Sanitation

Accomplishments

    Employee of the Month from Compass Group USA and Aramark

references

  • Stan Sadawski, District Manager for Compass Group USA, (215)-514-9858, stan.sadawski@compass-usa.com
  • Chris Frommeyer, Manager for Compass Group USA, (407)-340-3354
  • Bibi Rajah, Manager for Compass Group USA, Bibi.rajah@compass-usa.com
  • Albert Chin, Location Manager of Knightros UCF, (407)-882-0455, (407)-314-3089, chin-albert@aramark.com

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Grill Cook

Compass Group
12.2021 - Current

Food Service Worker

Sodexo Inc.
07.2016 - 05.2020

Food Service Worker: Sauté Station

Aramark Food Services
01.2016 - 05.2016

Cashier and Delicatessen

Verizon Compass Group USA Inc.
09.2013 - 08.2015

Deli Supervisor

UPS Compass Group USA Inc.
04.2010 - 08.2012

Cashier/Supervisor

UPS Compass Group USA Inc.
08.2005 - 01.2009

Supervisor/Head Grill Cook

Office Depot Compass Group USA Inc.
08.2004 - 08.2005

Head Grill Personnel

Panasonic- Sodexo (transitioned To Compass Group)
11.1988 - 08.2004

Licensed Cosmetologist -

Robert Finance Beauty School

High School Diploma-English -

Emerson High School

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